composed
adjective
calm; tranquil; serene.
composedness
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a word derived from
composed.
Example Sentences
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In common with the lyric poet he also claims our mental participation, but not in the same calm composedness; the feeling of joy and sorrow which the dramatist excites is more immediate and vehement.
From Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature by John Black
During the space he remained in prison under condemnation he behaved with so much gravity, piety and composedness, as surprised all who saw him, many of whom were inclined to think his case hard.
From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Arthur L. Hayward
It was remarkable that he spoke this with great composedness and seeming cheerfulness.
From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Arthur L. Hayward
Sir Henry Vane died with so much composedness, that it was generally thought, the government had lost more than it had gained by his death.—Swift.
From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings by Jonathan Swift
Now, in a while, the Maid did come to composedness, and to be very gentle and sweetly natural.
From The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson
