composedcom‧posed /kəmˈpəʊzd $ -ˈpoʊzd/ adjective 
Examples
He appeared very composed despite the stress he was under.2a composed salad is arranged carefully on a plate rather than being mixed together
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- I could see that she was angry but trying to remain composed.
- It was several minutes before he felt composed enough to speak to anyone.
- The witness was composed and sure of her story.
Longman Language Activatorcalm in a difficult situation► calm
1seeming calm and not upset or angry: not getting angry or upset, even in a difficult situation: · I was trying to sound calm even though I was very upset.· Everyone praised Douglas for the calm way in which he handled the situation.keep/stay calm: · Keep calm and try not to panic.
► stay cool/keep cool to stay calm and not show your emotions, especially when other people are getting excited or angry: · Sampras is the kind of player who always manages to stay cool, even under pressure.keep your cool (=not become angry): · He managed to keep his cool and ignore her last comments.
► keep your head to manage to stay calm and to behave in a sensible way when something is likely to make you feel frightened or worried: · Paul's good at keeping his head in a crisis.· They were looking for a coach who could stay enthusiastic and keep his head at the same time.
► composed in control of your emotions so that you look and feel calm in a difficult or upsetting situation: · I could see that she was angry but trying to remain composed.· It was several minutes before he felt composed enough to speak to anyone.
► presence of mind the ability to stay calm that makes someone able to do the right thing immediately even in a dangerous or difficult situation: · His presence of mind prevented a serious accident.presence of mind to do something: · I'm still amazed that a terrified 19-year-old would have the presence of mind to reason with her kidnapper.
► unfazed/not fazed informal calm in a difficult situation, especially one in which someone is trying to confuse or upset you: · Barton seemed unfazed by the accusations of corruption.· A few traders are concerned by the recent drop in the stock market, but most are not fazed.
► level-headed able to behave sensibly, think clearly, and remain calm, even in a difficult situation: · A good pilot needs to be calm and level-headed.· He had a level-headed approach to financial matters.
to consist of a number of parts or substances► consist of/be made up of if something consists of or is made up of several parts, those parts form the whole of it: · Lorna's whole wardrobe consisted of jeans, tee shirts, and sweaters.· Up to 70% of your total body weight is made up of water.· The executive board is made up of public officials, citizens, and businesspeople.
► be made of if something is made of a particular substance, that substance was used for making it: · The candlesticks are made of brass.· She mixed a batter made of flour, eggs, and water.· What's this carpet made of?
► be made out of if something is made out of something else, it was made by changing a substance or object into something different: · The eight-string "guitar" he played was made out of a roasting pan.· Tyra Banks wore a bikini made out of toilet paper.· At my grandparents' we would take turns riding on a swing made out of an old tire.
► be composed of to be naturally formed from a group of substances or parts: · The earth's atmosphere is composed mainly of nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.· The human body is composed of billions of tiny cells.
► comprise formal to consist of a number of parts, groups, organizations etc: · The house comprises 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.· The city's population comprises mainly Asians and Europeans.
He appeared very composed despite the stress he was under.2a composed salad is arranged carefully on a plate rather than being mixed together