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- Dictionarycom·posed/kəmˈpōzd/
adjective
- 1. having one's feelings and expression under control; calm: "a very talented and composed young player"
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The meaning of COMPOSED is free from agitation : calm; especially : self-possessed. How to use composed in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Composed.
1. a. : to form by putting together : fashion. a committee composed of three representatives Current Biography. b. : to form the substance of : constitute. composed of many ingredients. : to produce (columns, pages of type, etc.) by composition. 2. a. : to create by mental or artistic labor : produce. compose a sonnet. b (1)
calm and in control of your emotions: She looked remarkably composed throughout the funeral. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Calm and relaxed. (as) cool as a cucumber idiom. at (your) leisure idiom. be at peace with the world idiom. biddable.
Composed definition: calm; tranquil; serene. See examples of COMPOSED used in a sentence.
The adjective composed describes someone who is calm and shows no nervousness or agitation. You may be very upset about your brother’s unkind remark, but your composed face doesn’t give away your feelings.
to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements: He composed his speech from many research notes. to be or constitute a part or element of: a rich sauce composed of many ingredients. to make up or form the basis of: Style composes the essence of good writing. to put or dispose in proper form or order:
to produce music, poetry, or formal writing: Prokofiev started composing at the age of five. The music was specially composed for the film. a piece of music composed for the flute. He composed this poem for his wife. formalMy lawyer is going to compose a letter of complaint. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
To compose is to put something together, like a song, poem, or even yourself. You might want to compose yourself before returning to the party after a good cry. The word compose began with the Latin ponere, which means "to put, place," referring to placing or arranging any piece of work.
to produce music, poetry, or formal writing: Prokofiev started composing at the age of five. The music was specially composed for the film. a piece of music composed for the flute. He composed this poem for his wife. formal My lawyer is going to compose a letter of complaint.
Definition of composed adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
