English > composed: 1 sense > adjective 1| Meaning | serenely self-possessed and free from agitation / agitation especially in times of stress. |
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| Examples | - "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"
- "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time"
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| Narrower | calm, unagitated, serene, tranquil | not agitated |
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| collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed | In full control of your faculties |
| cool, coolheaded, nerveless | marked by calm self-control (especially in trying / trying circumstances) |
| imperturbable, unflappable | not easily perturbed or excited or upset |
| unflurried, unflustered, unperturbed, unruffled | Free from emotional agitation or nervous tension |
| See also | dignified | Having or expressing dignity |
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| unagitated | not agitated or disturbed emotionally |
| Opposite | discomposed | Having your composure disturbed |
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| Spanish | serena, sereno, sosegado |
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| Catalan | calm |
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| Adverbs | composedly | in a self-collected or self-possessed manner |
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