Self-Possessed – Calm, confident and in control of emotions at all times

(Pronounced self puh-zest)

To remember the definition of the word self-possessed, use the following mnemonic:

Selfies on her Facebook showed that she possessed (self-possessed) calm and confident control in times of great danger.

Examples of self-possessed in a sentence

She was a confident and self-possessed public speaker, even with the largest crowds.

He is growing into a self-possessed and articulate young man.

She always seemed so poised, so self-possessed, but really she was terrified.