Composed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /kəm-ˈpōzd/ com·posed

Meaning & Definition of Composed

Composed (adjective)

  1. free from agitation, calm; especially, self-possessed

Composed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from emotional or mental agitation

    "stayed composed and focused despite all of the distractions"

    similar: calm, collected, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

Composed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

    "composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one"

    similar: cast, crafted, drafted, drew up, formulated, framed, prepared, put together
    related: fabricated, fashioned, formed, molded, sculptured, shaped, couched, expressed, phrased, stated, verbalized, worded, authored, indited, penned, wrote, conceived, concocted, devised, built, constructed, made, assembled, compounded, pieced (together), redrafted, reformulated, reframed

  2. to be all the substance of

    "the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts"

    similar: comprised, constituted, formed, made up
    related: embodied, epitomized, incarnated, incorporated, integrated, materialized, personified, substantiated, complemented, completed, supplemented, filled (out), fleshed (out)

  3. to free from distress or disturbance

    "the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian"

    similar: becalmed, calmed, lullabied, lulled, quieted, quietened (chiefly British), salved, settled, soothed, stilled, tranquilized
    related: appeased, conciliated, hushed, mollified, pacified, placated, allayed, alleviated, assuaged, eased, laid, mitigated, quelled, relaxed, relieved, solaced, narcotized, sedated, stupefied
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disquieted, disturbed, keyed (up), perturbed, upset, vexed
    near: aggravated, heightened, intensified, aroused, excited, fomented, incited, roused, stirred (up), worked up

  4. to gain emotional or mental control of

    "she took a deep breath and composed herself"

    similar: calmed, collected, contained, controlled, re-collected, settled
    related: held back, restrained, rallied, recovered, lulled, quieted, soothed, stilled, tranquilized

Related Entry: Compose (verb)

Compose is a different word from Composed. The synonyms below are for compose, not for composed.

  1. to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

    "composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one"

    similar: cast, craft, draft, draw up, formulate, frame, prepare, put together
    related: fabricate, fashion, form, mold, sculpture, shape, couch, express, phrase, state, verbalize, word, author, indite, pen, write, conceive, concoct, devise, build, construct, make, assemble, compound, piece (together), redraft, reformulate, reframe

  2. to be all the substance of

    "the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts"

    similar: comprise, constitute, form, make up
    related: embody, epitomize, incarnate, incorporate, integrate, materialize, personify, substantiate, complement, complete, supplement, fill (out), flesh (out)

  3. to free from distress or disturbance

    "the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian"

    similar: becalm, calm, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
    related: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy
    opposite: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
    near: aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

  4. to gain emotional or mental control of

    "she took a deep breath and composed herself"

    similar: calm, collect, contain, control, re-collect, settle
    related: hold back, restrain, rally, recover, lull, quiet, soothe, still, tranquilize

Related Entry: Self-composed (adjective)

Self-composed is a different word from Composed. The synonyms below are for self-composed, not for composed.

  1. free from emotional or mental agitation

    "appeared self-composed for someone who had just been in a car accident"

    similar: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Composed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Composed:

Chiefly British: quietened
calm, collected, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace, cast, crafted, drafted, drew up, formulated, framed, prepared, comprised, constituted, formed, made up, becalmed, calmed, lullabied, lulled

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Composed

Words with the opposite meaning of Composed:

agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset, disquieted, keyed (up), vexed

Related Words for Composed

even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached

Near Antonyms of Composed

anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight, aggravated, heightened, intensified, aroused, excited, fomented, incited, roused, stirred (up), worked up

Word Forms of Composed

Derived words: composedly (adverb), composedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Composed

First known use: 1607

Words & Phrases Containing Composed

self-composed, through-composed

Frequently Asked Questions about Composed

What does "Composed" mean?

"Composed" means free from agitation, calm; especially, self-possessed. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: free from agitation, calm; especially, self-possessed. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Composed"?

Other words for "Composed" include calm, collected, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid and peaceful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Composed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Composed"?

There are 151 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Composed". Common alternatives include calm, collected, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid and possessed.

What is the opposite of "Composed"?

Antonyms of "Composed" include agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged and unstrung. Near antonyms include anxious, bothered, distressed and uneasy.

How do you use "Composed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Composed" in a sentence: "stayed composed and focused despite all of the distractions"; "composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one"; "the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts".

Is "Composed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Composed" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Composed"?

"Composed" is pronounced /kəm-ˈpōzd/ and divided into syllables as com·posed.

What is the origin of the word "Composed"?

First known use: 1607.