SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
composed
adjective
Calm and in control of one's outward emotions.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Calm under pressure
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Return to topComposed emphasizes maintained self-control, even when someone feels concern internally.
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See composed in use
She remained composed when the microphone stopped working.
At a student magazine meeting, Leena was assertive about the need for a clearer editing schedule: she named the missed handoffs and asked for specific deadlines. She remained composed when another editor interrupted, pausing before returning to the dates on her list.
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