Equanimity (5)
'equanimity' is the definition.
(poise is a kind of equanimity)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for poise that I've seen before include "Physical balance" , "Self-confidence" , "Dignity; equilibrium" , "Grace; equilibrium" , "Aplomb" .)
'equanimity' is the definition.
(I know that equanimity can be written as composure)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for composure that I've seen before include "State of calmness" , "Self-possession" , "Calm self-control" , "Calm state" , "Aplomb" .)
'equanimity' is the definition.
(aplomb is a kind of equanimity)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aplomb that I've seen before include "Cool self-confidence" , "Self-satisfied assurance" , "Self-satisfied dignity and confidence" , "Pompous dignity or poise" , "coolness is required" .)