Composed

easy

kum-POHZD

adjective

Definition

Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm

Examples

Despite the crisis, she remained remarkably composed.
His composed demeanor under pressure impressed the interviewers.

Synonyms

sereneunflappableplacidcollected

Antonyms

agitatedflusteredperturbeddistraught

Categories

GRE Tip

Composed is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "serene" or "unflappable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "agitated".

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