adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In full control of one's faculties, and having a firm belief in one's abilities; confident, assured and poised.

Adjective

1. 1
   in full control of your faculties wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aloofassuredbalancedcalmcollectedcollected

Example

More examples

"That girl is so beautiful that she attracts even the most self-possessed men."

Etymology

From self- + possessed.

Related phrases

self-possessedly

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