adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a composed manner; calmly, tranquilly, without agitation.

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1647.  Clarendon, Hist., I. (1843), 12/1. In this hurry … a man was seen walking before the door very composedly without a hat.

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1725.  Pope, Odyss., XXII. 447. The Heroe check’d her, and compos’dly said.

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1836.  Marryat, Olla Podr., xxvii. He took his loss … very composedly.

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1881.  J. Hawthorne, Fort. Fool, I. xviii. He lay back, and folded his hands composedly.

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