composed

Definition

  • adjective: calm and in control of your emotions
  • adjective: free from agitation
  • synonyms: calm, sedate, quiet

Examples

  • He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly 'composed' when he walked onto the stage.

  • Minorities 'composed' [='made up'] about a third of the attendees at the conference.

  • Our group 'is composed of' [=is made up of; consists of] travelers from 7 countries.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But because you honestly know yourself. I want you to choose wisely. And I know you will. The faction system is a living being composed of cells, all of you. And the only way it can survive and thrive is for each of you to claim your rightful place. The future belongs to those (..)
    2014 Divergent