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

Other Word Forms

• composedly adverb
• composedness noun
• uncomposed adjective
• well-composed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of composed¹

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

Synonym Study

See calm.

Example Sentences

Though the production is naturalistic — in a way that ties it to an earlier, golden era of British productions — the dialogue can sound highly composed.

From Los Angeles Times

With the club's relegation, it was composed as a requiem, Alexander confirms.

From BBC

The Philippines is composed of thousands of islands and the national disaster agency based in the capital Manila is tasked with releasing official casualty figures for typhoons and earthquakes.

From BBC

Turning wood waste into gas also generates a thick, black tar composed of volatile organic compounds — which are also common contaminants following wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

“He would write an entire album in his room, and I wouldn’t even hear him record it. And it would be fantastically composed,” Bellina said of his friend’s many talents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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