Synonyms

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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The system, composed of radars, control node, and missile launchers, can intercept munitions and aircraft and will integrate within the wider air defences in the region, the ministry said.

From BBC

The books are episodic, composed of scenes that function like poetic stanzas that are linked as much by ideas and motifs as by narrative progression.

From The Wall Street Journal

As an attacking midfielder, Parkinson is often the playmaker and is said to be composed on the ball, as well as strong under pressure.

From BBC

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

These common particles are composed of three quarks, which are fundamental building blocks of matter.

From Barron's

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