composed
kəmˈpoʊzd
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Definition of composed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotioncalm and in control of emotions
  • She remained composed during the entire interview.
calm collected serene
2.
music or artarranged or written in a structured way
  • The symphony was beautifully composed by the renowned composer..
arranged orchestrated structured
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Expressions with composed

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have specific parts or elements making up something
The committee is composed of five members.
composed with different music for each stanza
The opera's arias are through-composed, enhancing the storytelling.

Origin of composed

Latin, com (together) + ponere (to place)

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funny show
entertainment composed of jokes or humorous performance
doubleadj.
geometry
folded in two; composed of two layers
mixedadj.
variety
composed of different elements or types
writing craft
literature composed in verse with patterns and rhythm
composed
stays relaxed and focused in stressful situations
candy form
candy composed primarily of chocolate
emotion
most calm and composed
club scene
music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing

Examples of composed in a sentence

  • Her composed demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
  • The piece was composed for a string quartet.
  • Her latest song was composed in just a week.

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  1. French:calme, composé, ...
  2. German:gefasst, komponiert, ...
  3. Italian:composto, strutturato, ...
  4. Spanish:sereno, compuesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:composto, estruturada, ...
  6. Chinese:冷静的, 编写的, ...
  7. Japanese:冷静な, 作曲された, ...
  8. Arabic:هادِئ, مؤلف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּפַּק, מְסֻדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:спокойный, написанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спокійний, написаний, ...
  12. Hindi:संयमित, रचित, ...
compose
kəmˈpoʊz

Definition of compose - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
music or literaturetr.create a musical or literary worktr.
  • She composed a beautiful symphony.
create write
2.
calmnesstr./intr.calm oneself or someone elsetr./intr.
  • He took a deep breath to compose himself.
calm down settle
3.
artistic arrangementtr.arrange elements in an artistic waytr.
  • The artist composed the painting with great care.
arrange orchestrate
4.
constitutetr.TECH.make up the whole of somethingtr.TECH.
  • Women compose the majority of the workforce.
constitute form make up
5.
conflict resolutiontr.Raresettle a dispute or argumenttr.Rare
  • They composed their differences and moved on.
resolve settle
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calm down and regain self-control
She took a moment to compose herself before speaking.
control facial expressions to appear calm or neutral
She composed her features before entering the room.
organize or calm your mind before acting or speaking
She paused to compose her thoughts before answering.

Origin of compose

Latin, componere (to put together)

Examples of compose in a sentence

  • The artist composed a new opera.
  • She tried to compose her nerves before the speech.
  • He composed the child with soothing words.
  • She composed a beautiful melody for the song.
  • He composed the photograph with perfect symmetry.
  • Several elements compose the chemical compound.

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  1. French:composer, se calmer, ...
  2. German:schaffen, beruhigen, ...
  3. Italian:comporre, calmarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:componer, calmarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:compor, acalmar, ...
  6. Chinese:创作, 镇定, ...
  7. Japanese:作曲する, 落ち着かせる, ...
  8. Arabic:أَلَّفَ, تَمَالَكَ نَفْسَه, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַלְחִין, לְהַרְגִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:сочинять, успокаиваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складати, заспокоїтися, ...
  12. Hindi:रचना करना, संभलना, ...
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