composed

[ kuhm-pohzd ]

adjective

1. calm; tranquil; serene:

   His composed face reassured the nervous passengers.

   Antonyms: agitated

composed

/ kəmˈpəʊzd; kəmˈpəʊzɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. (of people) calm; tranquil; serene

Derived Forms

• comˈposedness, noun
• composedly, adverb

Other Words From

• com·pos·ed·ly [k, uh, m-, poh, -zid-lee], adverb
• com·posed·ness noun
• uncom·posed adjective
• well-com·posed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of composed¹

First recorded in 1475–85; compose + -ed ²

Synonym Study

See calm.

Related Words

• confident
• easygoing
• levelheaded
• poised
• relaxed
• self-assured
• serene
• tranquil
• unflappable
• unruffled