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
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Having a calming or soothing effect.
"The composing scent of lavender helped her relax."
How to use composing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that calms you down or eases your nerves.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more composing
- Superlative
- most composing
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Rhymes for composing
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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.
