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collected
adjective col·lect·ed \kə-ˈlek-təd\
: brought together in a group
: calm and in control of your emotions
Full Definition of COLLECTED
1
: gathered together <the collected works of Scott>
2
: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort
3
of a horse's gait : performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters — compare extended
— col·lect·ed·ly adverb
— col·lect·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of COLLECTED
circa 1548
Related to COLLECTED
- Synonyms
- calm, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried
Synonym Discussion of COLLECTED
cool, composed, collected, unruffled, imperturbable, nonchalant mean free from agitation or excitement. cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness <kept a cool head>. composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition <the composed pianist gave a flawless concert>. collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis <the nurse stayed calm and collected>. unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement <harried but unruffled>. imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation <the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling>. nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern <a nonchalant driver>.
COLLECTEDNESS Defined for Kids
collected
adjective col·lect·ed \kə-ˈlek-təd\
Definition of COLLECTED for Kids
: 3calm 2
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