centered
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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being or placed in the center
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