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.

Example Sentences

Minutes before Jen is about to appear, composed and resolute, on live TV to an audience of millions, she is vomiting in the studio’s toilets.

From BBC

He's got pace, as well as a physical presence, plus he is composed on the ball and his energy levels mean he can press as well.

From BBC

A band composed of members of the Royal Marine Band, the Royal Corps of Signals Pipes and Drums and the Police Scotland and Federation Pipe Band provided arrangements and the sounding of the Last Post.

From BBC

The marvelous Utopia Orchestra in the pit was composed of leading players from top European ensembles.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities accused him of joining the Freedom of Russia Legion - a paramilitary unit composed of Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine against the Russian army.

From BBC

Related Words

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