self-composed

[ self-kuh m-pohzd, self- ]

/ ˈsɛlf kəmˈpoʊzd, ˌsɛlf- /

being or appearing to be composed; calm.

Origin of self-composed

First recorded in 1930–35

self-com·pos·ed·ly

[self-kuh m-poh-zid-lee, self-] /ˈsɛlf kəmˈpoʊ zɪd li, ˌsɛlf-/, adverb self-com·pos·ed·ness, noun

There was a shadow of impatience on his face, but it was instantly dissipated by Maggie's self-composed, direct-eyed beauty.

Children of the Whirlwind |Leroy Scott
Lady Mary Lambart came last night—a simple, self-composed girl, with a pale face and golden hair.

The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 |Augustus J. C. Hare
The was a smile on his lips, a regular satisfied, self-composed smile, but I didnt just like the look in his eyes.

Friar Tuck |Robert Alexander Wason
The minute he had any part to take in the proceedings of the House, he was just as alert, cheerful, self-composed as ever.

Sketches In The House (1893) |T. P. O'Connor

As a rule, prisoners are nervous and sometimes tremble when taken into court: but judges are proverbially calm and self-composed.

Life and Labors of Elder John Kline, the Martyr Missionary |John Kline