SANG-FROID

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Great coolness and composure under strain

Example:

keep your cool

Synonyms:

aplomb; assuredness; cool; poise; sang-froid

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("sang-froid" is a kind of...):

calm; calmness; composure; equanimity (steadiness of mind under stress)

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