self-possessed

Example Sentences

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The usually self-possessed Edward Ashton was muttering and half mad after his failed tour of Switzerland.

From Literature

It’s impossible to know if Smith was really this self-possessed and ruminative as a child or if nostalgia has altered her perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

He unabashedly leans into that vibe here, even while wrangling his pair of self-possessed cats.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s become someone just as cruel, self-possessed and inconsiderate as Marion.

From Salon

"Mark is far more self-possessed and septical, possibly, of this company," says the 51-year-old, who played manager Ben Wyatt in comedy Parks and Recreation.

From BBC