STIFF UPPER LIP Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase stiff upper lip. (close relations)
Definition of STIFF UPPER LIP
Best Alternative Words for STIFF UPPER LIP
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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 | ||||||||
