WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
com•posed /kəmˈpoʊzd/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- calm;
tranquil;
serene;
self-controlled:The defendant remained composed during the trial.
- See calm.
com•posed
(kəm pōzd′),USA pronunciation adj.
com•pos•ed•ly
(kəm pō′zid lē),USA pronunciation adv.
com•pos′ed•ness, n.
- calm; tranquil;
serene:His composed face reassured the nervous passengers.
- compose + -ed2 1475–85
- See calm.
- agitated, perturbed.
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