STIFF UPPER LIP Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase stiff upper lip. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||
| composed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress | ||||||
| controlled | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds | ||||||
| impassive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited • deliberately impassive in manner | ||||||
| poker-faced | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • deliberately impassive in manner | ||||||
| reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||
| serene | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession • completely clear and fine | ||||||
| stoic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • pertaining to Stoicism or its followers noun • someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions • a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno adjective satellite • seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive | ||||||
| unemotional | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For STIFF UPPER LIP
Alternatives for CALM
- sedate
- serene
- tranquil
- collected
- composed
- equanimous
- imperturbable
- level-headed
- peaceful
- placid
- relaxed
- self-possessed
- undisturbed
- unflappable
- unruffled
- untroubled
- quieten
- tranquilize
- tranquillise
- tranquillize
- allay
- appease
- becalm
- calmness
- composure
- ease
- equanimity
- lull
- pacify
- quiet
- soothe
- steady
- still
- subdue
- unagitated
