Composed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈpoʊzd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Composed is an adjective meaning Showing composure.
Meaning
Showing composure.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of compose
Example Sentences
A kiss of reconciliation settled the matter, and Lord Penrhyn again composed himself in his most composing arm-chair.
Milner and Theo Walcott failed to justify their selection ahead of Aston Villa's Young as they struggled ineffectually in the first half, leaving striker Bent isolated and starved of supply as Switzerland looked the more composed and ordered team.
Synonyms for composed
Depending on context, synonyms include tranquil, cool, calm, poised, unruffled, equanimous.
Antonyms for composed
Common opposites include discomposed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coolheaded, equanimous, poised, unflappable, calm, self-contained.
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