composed

American

[kuhm-pohzd] / kəmˈpoʊzd /

adjective

calm; tranquil; serene.

His composed face reassured the nervous passengers.

Antonyms:

agitated

composed British

/ kəmˈpəʊzd, kəmˈpəʊzɪdlɪ /

adjective

(of people) calm; tranquil; serene

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Related Words

See calm.

Other Word Forms

composedly adverb
composedness noun
uncomposed adjective
well-composed adjective

Etymology

Origin of composed

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

Example Sentences

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These aren’t kitchen-sink movies; they’re garbage disposal rejects, alloys composed of leftover scraps.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The financing is composed of a $2.8-billion senior loan led by J.P.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"People associate Japan with carefully composed visuals," said Seio Nakajima, a professor in the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies at Waseda University.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The community, composed of residents living in caravans and temporary structures, holds regular anti-nuclear demonstrations, vigils, and direct actions against nuclear weapons.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The composer’s name was John Williams, and his bio said he composed the score for nine Star Wars movies.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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