composedly

Examples

• All

• "She gave him a tip-tilt look, composedly curious."

  Fiction book (1991)

• Outi sat composedly.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Think of him operating a car at such a time, humming along toward a meeting and then noticing his symptoms and smoothly, composedly (she pictured) turning his wheel toward Sinai Hospital.

  Fiction book (1995)

• She spoke composedly, even when faced with a difficult question in the meeting.

• Despite the chaos around him, he remained composedly focused on his task.

• The teacher addressed the class composedly, ensuring that everyone could hear her instructions.

Synonyms

C

calmly

vscomposedly

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

keeps self-possession but is less about being untroubled

S

soberly

vscomposedly

8 4.2

In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement

keeps self-control with less emphasis on seriousness

S

serenely

vscomposedly

7 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

shows self-control but with less focus on peacefulness

S

stoically

vscomposedly

6 6.8

Act without showing pain or strong feelings when things are hard

retains self-possession but allows normal feeling control

P

placidly

vscomposedly

3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

conveys personal control rather than mere quietness

L

levelly

vscomposedly

1 4.4

A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling

focuses more on self-control rather than evenness of tone

S

sedately

vscomposedly

1 5.5

In a calm, slow, and dignified way

keeps self-control but is less focused on dignified slowness

T

tranquilly

vscomposedly

1 4.8

In a calm and peaceful way

focuses on inner control rather than external quiet

I

imperturbably

vscomposedly

1 8.1

In a calm way without showing any worry

shows self-control but not necessarily absolute unshakeability

C

collectedly

vscomposedly

6.8

Calmly and in control of your actions and feelings

has identical meaning but exists as an alternative form

N

nervelessly

vscomposedly

• Archaic

7.5

To act calmly without showing fear

keeps self-control but can allow slight concern

U

unaffectedly

vscomposedly

7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

expresses self-control but can still show subtle feeling

S

staidly

vscomposedly

7.3

In a serious, calm way without showing excitement

shares quiet restraint but centers on personal control

R

reservedly

vscomposedly

7.4

In a quiet, careful way that does not show feelings or strong opinions

keeps self-control but is less marked by social distance

R

relaxedly

vscomposedly

4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

keeps self-control but can be more deliberate and careful

M

mellowly

vscomposedly

4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

expresses measured control rather than easy pleasantness

How Calm

serenely

7 3.9

composedly

6.7

calmly

110 1.0

uneasily

19 4.2

nervously

87 2.3

frantically

59 4.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology