# composed

Pronunciation: say "kuhm-POHZD" US /kəmˈpoʊzd/, UK /kəmˈpəʊzd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of compose. — simple past and past participle of compose
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of compose. Use this form for something that was written or put together earlier.
   - _Mozart composed some of his finest works in just a few weeks._
   - _The committee composed a formal response to the complaint._

## Adjective

2. Calm and self-controlled, showing no outward sign of nervousness or strong emotion.
   - Simple: Calm and in control of your feelings, even in a hard moment.
   - _Despite the chaos around her, the surgeon remained composed throughout the operation._
   - _His composed demeanor reassured the frightened passengers during the delay._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/composed (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).