com|posed

com|posed
com|posed «kuhm POHZD», adjective.
1. calm; quiet; self-controlled; tranquil: »

The doctor's composed nature calmed his nervous patient.

SYNONYM(S): serene, cool, collected. See syn. under calm. (Cf.calm)
2. Obsolete. elaborately or well put together.
com|pos´ed|ly, adverb.
com|pos´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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