self-pos·sessed

[self-puh-zest, self-]
adjective
having or showing control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composed; poised.

Origin:
1830–40

self-pos·sess·ed·ly [self-puh-zes-id-lee, -zest-lee, self-] , adverb
un·self-pos·sessed, adjective


calm, collected, serene, cool, sedate.
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self-possessed
 
adj
having control of one's emotions, etc
 
self-pos'sessedly
 
adv
 
self-pos'session
 
n

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