composed

Definitions

adj

1

Showing composure.

A kiss of reconciliation settled the matter, and Lord Penrhyn again composed himself in his most composing arm-chair.

Milner and Theo Walcott failed to justify their selection ahead of Aston Villa's Young as they struggled ineffectually in the first half, leaving striker Bent isolated and starved of supply as Switzerland looked the more composed and ordered team.

Collocations

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1

(adj.) composed of made up of sth

VERBS

be

ADV

entirely, exclusively, solely, wholly

The team was composed solely of volunteers who wanted to help the community.

chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, overwhelmingly, predominantly, primarily

The team was predominantly composed of experienced players from the previous season.

2

(adj.) in control of your feelings

VERBS

be, feel, look, seem

ADV

extremely, remarkably, very

perfectly

Even though the fire alarm went off, the teacher remained perfectly composed and calmly led everyone outside.

fairly, quite

outwardly

Thesaurus

Synonyms

Antonyms

discomposed

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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A kiss of reconciliation settled the matter, and Lord Penrhyn again composed himself in his most composing arm-chair.

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Milner and Theo Walcott failed to justify their selection ahead of Aston Villa's Young as they struggled ineffectually in the first half, leaving striker Bent isolated and starved of supply as Switzer

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03

What famous songs do you wish you had composed, and why?

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04

The scientific theory I like the best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost luggage.

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The committee is composed of three men and seven women.

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The committee is composed of five students.

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