Word
composed
Phoneticscom·posed, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈpoʊzd/
UK/kəmpˈəʊzd/
In Japanese
calm; composed; cool
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Definitions
01calm and controlled
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. calm and in control of your emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
adj. exhibiting composure; remaining calm and self-possessed under pressure.
“Even though she was nervous about the speech, she looked very composed on stage.”
“The witness remained remarkably composed throughout the aggressive cross-examination, answering each question with measured precision.”
Usage
Usually follows a linking verb like 'be', 'look', or 'seem'.
Antonyms
02made up of
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
v. to be formed from different parts or people.
v. to be constituted or made up of specific elements or members.
“The committee is composed of parents, teachers, and local business owners.”
“The atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen, with trace amounts of other gases essential for life.”
Usage
Almost always used in the passive voice as 'be composed of'.
Pitfall
The team is composed by ten experts.
The team is composed of ten experts.
When describing what something is made of, the correct preposition is 'of'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The stage version includes This Is Me, Never Enough and all of the other songs from the film, composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.” “At that temperature, the updraft regions were still composed mainly of supercooled liquid droplets.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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