Definition of COLLECTED

Examples of collected in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of collected from the Web

Except in Altspace, where the collected journalists laugh…or at least titter politely.

— peter rubin, WIRED, "Thanks to VR, Your Next Meeting Might Be With Robots", 15 Sep. 2015

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Circa 1548

First Known Use of collected

circa 1548

collected Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of collected

cool, composed, collected, unruffled, imperturbable, nonchalant mean free from agitation or excitement. cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness. kept a cool head composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition. the composed pianist gave a flawless concert collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis. the nurse stayed calm and collected unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement. harried but unruffled imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation. the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern. a nonchalant driver

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