composed
word · lemma: compose
/kəmˈpoʊzd/
/kəmpˈəʊzd/
Definition
Calm and in control of your emotions, especially in stressful situations. It can also mean made up of different parts or elements.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as an adjective for people who stay calm under pressure ('she remained composed'). Can also refer to something being made up of parts ('composed of'). Common in both formal and everyday speech. Don't confuse with 'compose' the verb (to write or create something).
Spanish: sereno - compuestoPortuguese (BR): sereno - compostoPortuguese (PT): sereno - compostoChinese (Simplified): 镇定的 - 由...组成的Chinese (Traditional): 鎮定的 - 由...組成的Hindi: शांत - संयोजितArabic: هادئ - مكون منBengali: স্থির - গঠিতRussian: спокойный - состоящий изJapanese: 落ち着いた - 構成されたVietnamese: điềm tĩnh - bao gồmKorean: 침착한 - 구성된Turkish: sakin - oluşanUrdu: پرامن - پر مشتملIndonesian: tenang - terdiri dari
Example Sentences
The team was composed of ten players.
basic
He answered in a composed voice.
basic
She stayed composed during the exam.
basic
Even after the bad news, she looked completely composed.
natural
The committee is composed of people from many backgrounds.
natural
Try to look composed in stressful situations—it really helps.
natural