collected
adjective
having control of one's faculties; self-possessed.
collectedly
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a word derived from
collected.
Example Sentences
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The few times he dared to look up, she looked up, too; her eyes drifting coolly, calmly, collectedly across his face, probing with a vapory lack of concern.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
The horse cantered collectedly and well into his bridle when the master asked him.
From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Vielle Moustache
The danger is great," said he, firmly and collectedly, "we will hope not unavoidable.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Felix Dahn
She spoke collectedly, bending over the child as she held him to her, and straightening the folds of the little 351 garments.
From The Wayfarers by Mary Stewart Doubleday Cutting
They stood looking at each other for a moment: she, quite collectedly; he, smiling with his eyes and sneering with his mouth.
From Poppy The Story of a South African Girl by Cynthia Stockley
