SELF-COMPOSED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

self-composed

adjective

ˌself-kəm-ˈpōzd

Definition of self-composed

as in composed

free from emotional or mental agitation appeared self-composed for someone who had just been in a car accident

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Recent Examples of self-composed The first song that the Beatles sang was self-composed, in itself a huge change. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025 In concert, Ochoa mixes traditional and self-composed son cubano numbers with boleros, guarachas and tangos. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-composed

Adjective

The British singer, 27, composed and co-wrote the lyrics with Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang, according to the song credits on Spotify.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
The Emma style, a more composed and sensible block-heel pump, is for Elinor (Edgar-Jones).

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

This week, curfews were imposed in some cities to help maintain calm.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
There’s also a level of anxiety about potential confrontations at the polls, but so far, local elections officials say things are calm.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

Reinhardt’s reporting points to the overuse of grammatical structures and specific words, such as serene or careful, which LLM’s tend to use more frequently than humans.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Other previous winners include a school in rural Brazil, a university in Lima, Peru, and a serene hospital in a remote, flood-prone area of Bangladesh.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

But this month, the most violent demonstrations in years — and tough policing — have raised concern about riots overshadowing hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators marching against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
As for the suites, the highlight is their private terraces, peaceful havens from which to admire, paradoxically, the urban whirlwind swirling below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

Data brokers legally comb the internet for such information, build profiles using the collected information, and sell those profiles to anyone who’ll pay.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Paired with the Emme play table, this duo creates the kind of collected look that feels professionally layered.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of collected

Adjective

Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026