centered

Thân thiện

The teacher placed the star sticker centered on the student's paper.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being or placed in the center: The state of being positioned at the central point or main area of something.
   • Emotionally stable and focused: Describing a person who is calm, balanced, and not easily disturbed.

Usage

• As an adjective, "centered" typically follows a linking verb (e.g., , , ) or modifies a noun directly.
• It can describe both physical placement and a state of mind.

Examples

• Physical Placement:
  • The sculpture was perfectly centered on the pedestal.
  • Please ensure the text is centered on the page.
• Mental/Emotional State:
  • After meditation, she felt calm and centered.
  • A good leader remains centered during a crisis.

Advanced Usage

• "self-centered": Excessively focused on oneself and one's own needs; selfish. (This is a compound word listed separately as a variant).
  • His self-centered attitude made teamwork difficult.
• "user-centered": Designed with the primary focus on the needs and experience of the user. (This is a compound word listed separately as a variant).
  • User-centered design is key to the product's success.

Variants and Related Words

• Center (verb): To place or be placed in the center.
  • Center the image before printing.
• Central (adjective): Of, at, or forming the center.
  • The train station is in a central location.
• Self-centered (adjective): Preoccupied with oneself and one's own affairs.
• User-centered (adjective): Focused on the user's needs and convenience.

Synonyms

• Positioned: Placed in a particular location.
• Balanced: Keeping or showing a balance; emotionally stable.
• Focused: Paying particular attention to something; having a clear central point.
• Composed: Calm and in control of one's feelings.

Antonyms

• Off-center: Not situated in the center.
• Unbalanced: Not keeping or showing a balance; emotionally unstable.
• Distracted: Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.

Related Phrases

• To center oneself: To focus one's attention, to regain emotional balance.
  • He took a deep breath to center himself before the speech.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being or placed in the center