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composed

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com·posed  (km-pzd)
adj.
Serenely self-possessed; calm. See Synonyms at cool.

com·posed·ly (-pzd-l) adv.
com·posed·ness n.

composed [kəmˈpəʊzd]
adj
(of people) calm; tranquil; serene
composedly  [kəmˈpəʊzɪdlɪ] adv
composedness  n
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Adj.1.composed - 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"
unagitated - not agitated or disturbed emotionally
dignified - having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified demeanor"; "the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman"
discomposed - having your composure disturbed; "looked about with a wandering and discomposed air"

composed
adjective calm, together (slang), cool, collected, relaxed, confident, poised, at ease, laid-back (informal), serene, tranquil, sedate, self-controlled, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable, unruffled, self-possessed, imperturbable, unworried, keeping your cool, as cool as a cucumber She was standing beside him, very calm and composed.
excited, upset, nervous, disturbed, anxious, uneasy, agitated, ruffled, uncontrolled, twitchy (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), unpoised
Translations
composed [kəmˈpəʊzd] ADJtranquilo, sereno
composed [kəmˈpəʊzd] adj (= calm) → calme, posé(e)
composed
adj (= calm)beherrscht, gelassen
composed [kəmˈpəʊzd] adj (person) → calmo/a, composto/a


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