Meaning & use
composed
Calm, self-controlled, and not visibly troubled by strong emotion.
See it in a sentence
She remained composed during the interview, even when asked difficult questions.
He stayed remarkably composed while explaining what had gone wrong at the plant.
A note on using this word
Composed suggests a deliberate, controlled calm, often under pressure, rather than simple relaxation.
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flusteredagitated
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Made up of a specified number or combination of parts or elements.
The committee was composed of five teachers and two parents.
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