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Meaning of COMPOSED

Pronunciation:  kum'powzd

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time"
  2. [adj]  made up of individual elements; "if perception is seen as composed of isolated sense data..."
 
 Synonyms: calm, collected, combined, cool, coolheaded, equanimous, imperturbable, nerveless, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed, unagitated, unflappable, unflurried, unflustered, unperturbed, unruffled
 
 Antonyms: discomposed
 
 See Also: dignified, undisturbed

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Com*posed"\, a.
Free from agitation; calm; sedate; quiet; tranquil;
self-possessed.

      The Mantuan there in sober triumph sate, Composed his
      posture, and his look sedate.            --Pope.
-- {Com*pos"ed*ly}, adv. -- {Com*pos"ed*ness}, n.

 
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