self-composed
[ self-kuhm-pohzd, self- ]
adjective
being or appearing to be composed; calm.
Origin of self-composed
1First recorded in 1930–35
Other words from self-composed
- self-com·pos·ed·ly [self-kuhm-poh-zid-lee, self-], /ˈsɛlf kəmˈpoʊ zɪd li, ˌsɛlf-/, adverb
- self-com·pos·ed·ness, noun
Words Nearby self-composed
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How to use self-composed in a sentence
Pale and terrified, but never more self-composed, Lady Deringham stepped out to them in a long, white dressing-gown.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin | E. Phillips OppenheimThere was a shadow of impatience on his face, but it was instantly dissipated by Maggie's self-composed, direct-eyed beauty.
Children of the Whirlwind | Leroy ScottAs a rule, prisoners are nervous and sometimes tremble when taken into court: but judges are proverbially calm and self-composed.
Lady Mary Lambart came last night—a simple, self-composed girl, with a pale face and golden hair.
The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 | Augustus J. C. HareThe minute he had any part to take in the proceedings of the House, he was just as alert, cheerful, self-composed as ever.
Sketches In The House (1893) | T. P. O'Connor
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