composed
adjective
com·posed kəm-ˈpōzd 
: free from agitation : calm
especially : self-possessed
They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.
composedly
kəm-ˈpō-zəd-lē
adverb composedness
kəm-ˈpō-zəd-nəs
noun 
Synonyms
- calm
- collected
- cool
- coolheaded
- equal
- level
- limpid
- peaceful
- placid
- possessed
- recollected
- sedate
- self-composed
- self-possessed
- serene
- smooth
- together
- tranquil
- undisturbed
- unperturbed
- unruffled
- unshaken
- untroubled
- unworried
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Example Sentences
He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage. They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.
Recent Examples on the Web From the beginning of the third set, Williams was more consistent, more composed and more powerful than Kontaveit, who despite her lofty ranking has only advanced to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam once in her career. 
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Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Take ur moment, cry/scream but remain composed & remember that Love heals & teaches more than anger or hate ever will. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Aggressive drivers may be more beguiled by others in its class, but according to our testers, the GV80 delivers a composed, comfortable ride. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Take ur moment, cry/scream but remain composed & remember that Love heals & teaches more than anger or hate ever will. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Should a client become unsettled, the customer service representative should remain composed and calm to address concerns and issues. Yec, Forbes, 20 May 2022 Auburn’s second-year coach did, however, present a commanding, composed and driven image Thursday at SEC Media Days. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Noé, more composed and reserved, always keeps an eye on him. Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 9 July 2022 Facing Nick Kyrgios, one of the most volcanic tempers on the professional tour, Djokovic delivered a composed, clinical performance to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) and claim his fourth straight Wimbledon title and seventh overall. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 10 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see compose
First Known Use
1607, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing composed
Kids Definition
composed
adjective
com·posed kəm-ˈpōzd
: being calm and in control emotionally
She sat composed during the whole interview.
composed 1 of 2
adjective
as in collected
free from emotional or mental agitation stayed composed and focused despite all of the distractions Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- collected
- calm
- serene
- possessed
- peaceful
- together
- recollected
- centered
- tranquil
- at peace
- placid
- self-composed
- smooth
- sedate
- unruffled
- unperturbed
- limpid
- equal
- confident
- relieved
- undisturbed
- unshaken
- level
- steady
- cool
- unworried
- coolheaded
- detached
- self-possessed
- relaxed
- untroubled
- mellow
- nonchalant
- imperturbable
- disciplined
- well-balanced
- assured
- even
- unflappable
- equable
- tranquilized
- nerveless
- unshakable
- tranquillized
- easygoing
- affable
- breezy
- sober
- self-contained
- phlegmatic
- even-keeled
- dispassionate
- stolid
- aloof
- carefree
- unconcerned
- self-controlled
- well-adjusted
- indifferent
- laid-back
- impassive
- bovine
- happy-go-lucky
- self-assured
- loosey-goosey
- devil-may-care
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- perturbed
- disturbed
- agitated
- upset
- bothered
- distressed
- unstrung
- flustered
- unglued
- discomposed
- worried
- unsettled
- anxious
- unhinged
- uneasy
- restless
- nervous
- tense
- unquiet
- jumpy
- unstable
- jittery
- skittish
- uptight
- high-strung
composed
2 of 2verb
1
as in prepared
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one Synonyms & Similar Words
- prepared
- drafted
- crafted
- formulated
- wrote
- framed
- formed
- assembled
- cast
- constructed
- built
- penned
- molded
- drew up
- fashioned
- shaped
- made
- sculptured
- fabricated
- put together
- devised
- authored
- conceived
- expressed
- concocted
- stated
- verbalized
- couched
- phrased
- worded
- compounded
- indited
- reformulated
- redrafted
- reframed
- pieced (together)
2
as in comprised
to be all the substance of the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts Synonyms & Similar Words
- comprised
- constituted
- formed
- supplemented
- integrated
- embodied
- personified
- made up
- complemented
- incorporated
- incarnated
- epitomized
- completed
- materialized
- substantiated
- filled (out)
- fleshed (out)
3
as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian Synonyms & Similar Words
- calmed
- soothed
- lulled
- quieted
- appeased
- settled
- relaxed
- stilled
- lullabied
- salved
- tranquilized
- quietened
- relieved
- hushed
- tranquillized
- quelled
- placated
- laid
- pacified
- mitigated
- becalmed
- alleviated
- mollified
- conciliated
- solaced
- eased
- allayed
- narcotized
- sedated
- stupefied
- assuaged
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disturbed
- perturbed
- agitated
- upset
- vexed
- intensified
- keyed (up)
- heightened
- aggravated
- discomposed
- roused
- incited
- disquieted
- aroused
- stirred (up)
- excited
- fomented
- worked up
- vext
4
as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of she took a deep breath and composed herself Synonyms & Similar Words
- contained
- controlled
- calmed
- collected
- restrained
- re-collected
- settled
- recovered
- held back
- rallied
- soothed
- lulled
- quieted
- stilled
- tranquilized
- tranquillized
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of composed are collected, cool, imperturbable, nonchalant, and unruffled. While all these words mean "free from agitation or excitement," composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.
the composed pianist gave a flawless concert
Although the words collected and composed have much in common, collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.
the nurse stayed calm and collected
While the synonyms cool and composed are close in meaning, cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.
kept a cool head
The words imperturbable and composed are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.
the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling
The meanings of nonchalant and composed largely overlap; however, nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.
a nonchalant driver
In some situations, the words unruffled and composed are roughly equivalent. However, unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.
harried but unruffled