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composedly

composedly

1 6.7
Calmly and with control of your feelings
  • adverb
  • /kəmˈpoʊzdli/
: serenamente
  • A loud warning note sounds from somewhere near us, and in an instant the street swarms with men passing composedly with their hands under their blouses.

Examples

  • "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

calmly
vscomposedly
97 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

keeps self-possession but is less about being untroubled
serenely
vscomposedly
6 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

shows self-control but with less focus on peacefulness
soberly
vscomposedly
6 4.2

In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement

keeps self-control with less emphasis on seriousness
stoically
vscomposedly
6 6.8

Act without showing pain or strong feelings when things are hard

retains self-possession but allows normal feeling control
placidly
vscomposedly
2 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

conveys personal control rather than mere quietness
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
sedately
vscomposedly
1 5.5

In a calm, slow, and dignified way

keeps self-control but is less focused on dignified slowness
tranquilly
vscomposedly
1 4.8

In a calm and peaceful way

focuses on inner control rather than external quiet
imperturbably
vscomposedly
1 8.1

In a calm way without showing any worry

shows self-control but not necessarily absolute unshakeability
reservedly
vscomposedly
1 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
collectedly
vscomposedly
1 6.8

Calmly and in control of your actions and feelings

has identical meaning but exists as an alternative form
nervelessly
vscomposedly
  • Archaic
1 7.5

To act calmly without showing fear

keeps self-control but can allow slight concern
unaffectedly
vscomposedly
1 7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

expresses self-control but can still show subtle feeling
relaxedly
vscomposedly
1 4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

keeps self-control but can be more deliberate and careful
staidly
vscomposedly
1 7.3

In a serious, calm way without showing excitement

shares quiet restraint but centers on personal control
mellowly
vscomposedly
1 4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

expresses measured control rather than easy pleasantness

How Calm

serenely
6 3.9
composedly
1 6.7
calmly
97 1.0
uneasily
11 4.2
nervously
53 2.3
frantically
50 4.4

Surface Forms

composedly positive

Morphology

composedly = composed (transparent) = compose + ed + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'composed' plus '-ly', and the meaning is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Composedly comes from compose, which means 'put together' and has com- 'together' and pose 'place'. So to be composed is like having your thoughts and feelings 'put together', and to act composedly is to stay calm and in control.