composed

[kuhm-pohzd] / kəmˈpoʊzd /

ADJECTIVE

calm, collected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

calmed cool possessed quieted repressed sedate soothed suppressed

WEAK

at ease clearheaded commonsensical cool as cucumber disimpassioned dispassionate easy have one's act together imperturbable keeping a stiff upper lip keeping one's shirt on nonchalant not turn a hair placid self-possessed sensible serious staid sure of oneself temperate together untroubled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated nervous upset worried

STRONG

excited

WEAK

angered annoyed aroused distressed perturbed

Example Sentences

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In the new Wortham Center, the company presented the world premiere of “Nixon in China,” an opera composed by John Adams, staged by Peter Sellars and ignored by Mr. Nixon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In a composed tone, as his wife sobbed in the audience, he spoke for hours about "Sammy," his "sophisticated and charismatic" daughter.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

This zesty country-pop flirtation was composed, per “In My Lifetime’s” notes, “in the back of a limo as we approached the outskirts of Paducah, Kentucky.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Japan midfielder Kamada had not scored since October 2024 before his composed finish on Thursday restored Palace's lead just as Shakhtar looked to be taking control following their equaliser at 1-1.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

As I walked, I mentally composed the next section of my latest Arlington News installment.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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