composed
Wrote music, perhaps
Composed describes a state of calm self-possession, especially under pressure.
Someone who remains composed during a crisis keeps their emotions in check and thinks clearly: She stayed composed throughout the interview.
The word implies deliberate control rather than natural ease—composure that might require effort to maintain.
Separately, composed means made up of constituent parts: The committee is composed of seven members.
Calm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
coolheaded · unruffled · stoic · imperturbable · equable · sedate · phlegmatic · self-possessed
Secure and unchanging
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- evenUniform and level
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- strongHaving great physical power
firm · solid · secure · steady · sturdy · balanced · consistent · unwavering
Showing careful consideration
- intentionalDone on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- consciousMentally present and alert
- purposefulDone with intention
planned · reflective · strategic · methodical · systematic · meticulous · organized · logical
tranquil
Calm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- placidCalm, undisturbed
collected · coolheaded · unruffled · stoic · imperturbable · equable · sedate · phlegmatic · self-possessed · even-tempered
stable
Secure and unchanging
strong · firm · solid · secure · steady · sturdy · balanced · consistent · unwavering · reliable
thoughtful
Showing careful consideration
- intentionalDone on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- consciousMentally present and alert
purposeful · planned · reflective · strategic · methodical · systematic · meticulous · organized · logical · reasoned
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- notationSystem of written symbols
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
arrangement · orchestration · opus · concerto · sonata · quartet · overture · prelude · fugue · cadenza
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- confidentSure of oneself
dignified · sophisticated · polished · refined · urbane · suave · courtly · genteel · regal · stately
composedagitated
Emotionally disturbed, restless
rattled · frazzled · panicked · flustered · hysterical
composedscattered
Spread irregularly about
disorganized · fragmented · incoherent · disjointed · chaotic
composeddecomposed
Broken into simpler parts
unwritten · improvised · extemporaneous · spontaneous · unstructured
- composite sketchesFacial images from descriptions
- compose yourselfRegain emotional control
- composition bookBound pages for schoolwork
- composite sketchAssembled suspect image
- composition notebookBound student writing booklet
- European composersOld World music creators
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