collected
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
calm and in control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
possessing or exhibiting self-control and composure; emotionally stable under pressure.
Simple“Even though the fire alarm was loud, the teacher stayed collected and led the students outside.”
In context“Despite the aggressive questioning from the press, the minister remained remarkably collected throughout the entire briefing.”
Usageoften used in the pair 'calm and collected'
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
brought together into one book or group.
assembled into a single volume or a unified group.
Simple“The library has the collected works of William Shakespeare on the top shelf.”
In context“The professor's collected essays provide a comprehensive overview of her contributions to the field of linguistics over the last thirty years.”
Usage collected data · collected samples
From collect + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.