adjective Uncommon

composing

kuhm-POH-zihng

Composing (adjective) means having a calming or soothing effect. Example: “The composing scent of lavender helped her relax.”

adjective

Having a calming or soothing effect.

"The composing scent of lavender helped her relax."

How to use composing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that calms you down or eases your nerves.

more composing comparative, most composing superlative

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The _____ scent of lavender helped her relax.

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What does “composing” mean?

The word “composing” means having a calming or soothing effect. In plain terms, something that calms you down or eases your nerves.

How do you pronounce “composing”?

“Composing” is pronounced kuhm-POH-zihng (/kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “composing” in a sentence?

Here is “composing” used in a sentence: “The composing scent of lavender helped her relax.”

What part of speech is “composing”?

“Composing” is an adjective.

Is “composing” a common word?

“Composing” is an uncommon word in modern English.