composed
Americanadjective
adjective
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See calm.
Other Word Forms
- composedly adverb
- composedness noun
- uncomposed adjective
- well-composed adjective
Etymology
Origin of composed
Example Sentences
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The gangs are largely composed of ethnic Fulani people, who are traditionally nomadic herders.
From BBC
Aside from a series of set-pieces early on, China could barely lay a glove as England were ruthless, clinical and composed throughout.
From BBC
These criminal gangs, known locally as "bandits", are largely composed of people from the Fulani ethnic group, who traditionally make their living by raising animals.
From BBC
Lando Norris insisted Thursday he was feeling calm and composed ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix where he could win his first drivers' world championship title.
From Barron's
It appointed a government heavily composed of political insiders, to the dismay of the Gen Z groups.
From Barron's
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