Meaning of composed in English

1. Pronunciation

   /kəmˈpoʊzd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   composed

   Definitions

   1. made up of individual elements

   Examples

   • « if perception is seen as composed of isolated sense data... »

   Synonyms

   • combined

2. Qualitative Adjective

   composed

   Definitions

   1. serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

   Examples

   • « the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage »
   • « I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time »

   Synonyms

   • calm
   • unagitated
   • imperturbable
   • unflappable
   • collected
   • equanimous
   • poised
   • self-collected
   • self-contained
   • self-possessed
   • cool
   • coolheaded
   • nerveless
   • unflurried
   • unflustered
   • unperturbed
   • unruffled

   Antonyms

   • discomposed

See also

• dignified
• unagitated