adj, verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of compose form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Showing composure.

   "A kiss of reconciliation settled the matter, and Lord Penrhyn again composed himself in his most composing arm-chair."

Adjective

1. 1
   serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

imperturbabletranquilabstemiousacceptingalignedamalgam

Antonyms

All antonyms

furibundhotheadedoverwroughtdiscomposed

Example

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"What famous songs do you wish you had composed, and why?"

Related phrases

composed saladself-composed

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