collected

col·lect·ed

adjective \kə-ˈlek-təd\

Definition of COLLECTED

1

: gathered together <the collected works of Scott>

2

: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort

3

of a horse's gait : performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters — compare extended

— col·lect·ed·ly adverb

— col·lect·ed·ness noun

Examples of COLLECTED

1. the collected works of Shakespeare
2. She seemed completely cool, calm, and collected during her speech.

First Known Use of COLLECTED

circa 1548

Related to COLLECTED

Synonyms

calm, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried

Antonyms

agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset

Related Words

even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced; imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable; centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled; affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow; carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned; assured, confident, self-assured; aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent; bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid; relaxed, relieved, tranquilized (also tranquillized)

Near Antonyms

anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried; jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense; high-strung, unstable, uptight

See Synonym Discussion at cool

Rhymes with COLLECTED

affected, complected, connected, dejected, directed, dissected