composed
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See calm.
Other Word Forms
- composedly adverb
- composedness noun
- uncomposed adjective
- well-composed adjective
Etymology
Origin of composed
Example Sentences
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His black turban, clerical robes and graying beard composed the picture that adorned offices, walls and billboards across the country.
Douglas composed what he calls a one-page, annually updated “death note” for Heather, detailing who to call and what to do if something were to happen to him.
His sculptures, composed of stacked forms and glazed in natural colors, bring to mind chimneys, duct work and totem poles.
The aerial game is not working and players who were so composed and accurate during a 12-match winning streak are making consistent and uncharacteristic errors – whether in terms of decision-making, discipline or execution of skills.
From BBC
Friday night’s audience created a third committee, composed entirely of avid, angry Rochester skeptics.
From Literature
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