Pronunciations (4)
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/kəmˈpoʊzd/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/kəmˈpəʊzd/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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kəmˈpoʊzd
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- US
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kəmˈpəʊzd
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Showing composure.
- Synonyms
- Examples
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A kiss of reconciliation settled the matter, and Lord Penrhyn again composed himself in his most composing arm-chair.
More examples (1)
Milner and Theo Walcott failed to justify their selection ahead of Aston Villa's Young as they struggled ineffectually in the first half, leaving striker Bent isolated and starved of supply as Switzerland looked the more composed and ordered team.
Adjective
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
- Antonyms
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the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage
I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time