kɑːm kɑm ˈkɑ(l)mnəs ˈkɑːmnəs kəmˈpoʊʒɚ kəmˈpəʊʒə ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː steadiness of mind under stress he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement an absence of strong winds or rain