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beheerst — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cool adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
  • restrained adj Kept under control; not showing strong emotion or excess.
  • sinewy adj Tough; having strong sinews.

Senses

beheerst is used for these senses in English:

  • cool (of a person) Not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
  • cool (informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
  • restrained Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
  • sinewy (figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.

cool — full definition

  1. adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
  2. adjective Calm and composed, especially under pressure.
  3. adjective (informal) Fashionable, impressive, or admirable.
  4. adjective (informal) Acceptable; fine.
  5. noun A calm, composed manner; one's composure.

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