composed
/kəm'pouzd/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Calm and in control of one's feelings: Describes a person who is serene, self-possessed, and free from agitation, especially in stressful situations.
- Made up or formed: (Less common in this context) Refers to something that is constituted or put together from various parts.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Despite the chaos, she remained composed and gave clear instructions.
- He gave a composed answer to the difficult question.
- The team was composed of experts from several fields. (This example uses the second, less common meaning.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be composed of": To be formed or made from particular elements or members.
- The committee is composed of representatives from every department.
- "self-composed": A compound adjective emphasizing one's own calmness.
- Her self-composed demeanor under pressure is admirable.
Variants and Related Words
- Composedly (adverb): In a calm and controlled manner.
- She nodded composedly.
- Composedness (noun): The state of being composed.
- His composedness was a source of strength for the group.
- Compose (verb): To create or put together; to calm or settle (oneself).
- She took a moment to compose herself before speaking.
Synonyms
- Calm
- Collected
- Unruffled
- Poised
- Serene
Antonyms
- Agitated
- Nervous
- Discomposed
- Flustered
- Upset
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To keep one's composure": To remain calm and self-controlled. (Note: This idiom uses the related noun "composure," not the adjective "composed" directly).
- It was hard to keep his composure during the intense negotiation.
Adjective
- serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
- the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage
- I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time