5
self-assured(adjective, calm, solid, relaxed, certain)
5
unruffled(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, moderate)
5
urbane(adjective, sensitive, refined, polished, discreet)
4
placid(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, moderate)
4
self-collected
4
dignified(adjective, elegant, composed, stately)
4
easy(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, smooth)
4
prepared(adjective, ready)
4
secure(adjective, calm, strong, firm, solid)
4
self-contained
4
staid(adjective, calm, firm, sensible, solid)
3
calmed(verb, adjective, calm, relaxed, tranquil)
3
equilibrated
3
hovering(adjective, balanced)
3
in equilibrium
3
positive(adjective, certain, sure, confident, self-assured)
3
proud
3
reserved(adjective, firm, sensible, solid, steady)
3
self-reliant(adjective, confident, self-assured, self-confident, fearless)
3
suspended(adjective, balanced)
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