self-possessed
[
self
-p
uh
-
zest
, self-]
/ˈsɛlf pəˈzɛst, ˌsɛlf-/
adjective
1.
having or showing control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composed; poised.
Origin
1830-40
Related forms
self-possessedly
[
self
-p
uh
-
zes
-id-lee, -
zest
-lee, self-]
/ˈsɛlf pəˈzɛs ɪd li, -ˈzɛst li, ˌsɛlf-/
(
Show IPA
),
adverb
unself-possessed,
adjective
Synonyms
calm, collected, serene, cool, sedate.
Examples from the web for
self-possessed
He was not distinguished looking but was
self-possessed
.
British Dictionary definitions for
self-possessed
self-possessed
adjective
1.
having control of one's emotions, etc
Derived Forms
self-possessedly,
adverb
self-possession,
noun