composed

com·posed

adjective \-ˈpōzd\

Definition of COMPOSED

: free from agitation : calm; especially : self-possessed

— com·pos·ed·ly \-ˈpō-zəd-lē\ adverb

— com·pos·ed·ness \-ˈpō-zəd-nəs\ noun

Examples of COMPOSED

1. He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage.
2. They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.

First Known Use of COMPOSED

1607

Related to COMPOSED

Synonyms

collected, calm, 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 COMPOSED

bluenosed, exposed, hard-nosed, opposed, pug-nosed, sharp-nosed, snub-nosed, stenosed, supposed, unclosed