composed

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der ruhig ist und seine Gefühle beherrscht, besonders in einer schwierigen Situation; auch: in sich gefestigt und gelassen wirkend.

Describes a person who is calm and in control of their emotions, especially in a difficult situation.

1. Calm and in controlB2formal

   Having one's feelings and emotions under control; calm and collected.

   Ruhig und gelassen

   • She remained composed during the stressful interview.
   • He was surprisingly composed after hearing the bad news.
   • The speaker stayed composed despite the technical difficulties.

   Synonymecalmcollectedcoolpoisedrelaxedself-possessedserenetranquilunperturbedunruffled

   Antonymeagitateddiscomposedflusteredhystericaljitterynervouspanickyperturbedrattledunsettled

2. Made up of partsB2formal

   Formed from a combination of elements or parts.

   Zusammengesetzt

   • The committee is composed of experts from various fields.
   • Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
   • The symphony is composed of four movements.

   Synonymebuiltconstitutedformed

• Etwas (besonders ein Werk der Kunst, Musik oder Literatur) durch planvolles Anordnen von Elementen erschaffen oder hervorbringen; auch: aus Bestandteilen zusammensetzen.

A verb meaning to create or produce a work of art, music, or literature by arranging elements in a structured way.

1. B1formal

   To create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a formal document.

   Verfassen

   • She composed a beautiful symphony.
   • He composed a letter to the editor.
   • The poet composed a new verse for the occasion.

   Synonymeauthorcreatedevisedraftfashionformulatemakepenproducewrite

   Antonymedeletedemolishdestroyerase

2. Make up or constituteB2formal

   To form or make up a whole; to be the parts of something.

   Ausmachen

   • Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
   • The committee is composed of experts from various fields.
   • The audience was composed mainly of students.

   Synonymeaccount forcompriseconstituteformmake uprepresent

3. Calm or settleB2formal

   To make oneself calm or regain control of emotions.

   Sich beruhigen

   • She took a deep breath to compose herself before the speech.
   • He needed a moment to compose his thoughts.
   • Try to compose yourself after the shocking news.

   Synonymecalmcollectcontrolquietsettlesoothesteady

   Antonymeagitatediscomposedisturbflusterruffleunsettleupset