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Collected (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Brought together in one place; "the collected works of Milton"; "the gathered folds of the skirt".

Classification

Participial adjectives.

Examples

  • The library contains the collected editions of the author's novels.
  • Her collected letters were published posthumously and became a bestseller.
  • The museum showcased the collected artifacts from ancient civilizations.
  • The collected poems of the 19th-century poet were highly acclaimed.
  • The gallery exhibited the collected paintings of the famous artist.

Synonyms

  • Gathered

Antonyms

  • Uncollected

Related Words

  • Collect (verb)

Meaning 2

In full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The pilot's collected expression made it difficult to gauge her reaction to the engine failure.
  • During the intense debate, the speaker remained remarkably collected, calmly addressing each opponent's argument.
  • The new CEO's collected demeanor helped to reassure investors in the wake of the company's financial crisis.
  • In the midst of chaos, the emergency responder stayed collected, issuing clear instructions to the crowd.
  • Despite being trapped in a desperate situation, the survivor remained collected, conserving energy and waiting for rescue.

Synonyms

  • Self-collected
  • Equanimous
  • Poised
  • Self-contained
  • Self-possessed
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