composed
/kəmˈpəʊzd
/adjective
Having one’s feelings and expression under control; calm: a very talented and composed young player...
- Consistent practice of this kind of imagery/simulation will help you stay calm, composed and strong through those tough spots.
- Perhaps what was most impressive was how such a young side remained so composed and confident throughout.
- Madeleine attempted no response at first, but the composed expression on her face was unwavering.
Synonyms
calm, collected, {cool, calm, and collected}, cool, as cool as a cucumber, cool-headed, controlled, self-controlled, serene, tranquil, relaxed, at ease, self-possessed, unruffled, unperturbed, unflustered, undisturbed, unmoved, unbothered, untroubled, unagitated;
equable, even-tempered, level-headed, imperturbable
informal unflappable, unfazed, together, laid-back, chilled
rare equanimous
Derivatives
composedly
/ adverb ...- The birds still sing, the sun still shines, and both Ben and Andie seem composedly reconciled to their fates apart.
- She composedly sipped at her wine glass and ate bits of food.
- ‘Yeah, that happened yesterday,’ I said composedly.
- overhang
- over-happy
- overhard
- over-hardened
- over-hardness
- over-harsh
- over-harshly
- over-harshness
- overharvest
- overharvesting
- over-haste
- overhastened
- overhastily
- over-hastiness
- overhasty
- overhaul
- overhauler
- Overhauser effect
- overhead
- overhead camshaft
- overhead locker
- overhead projector
- overhead transparency
- overhead valve
- overheap