Poised — synonyms, definition

1. poised (a)

apathetic assured calm cocksure collected composed cool cultured deliberate elegant equivalent finished firm in equilibrium indifferent nonchalant offset phlegmatic polished polite • • •

2. poised (Adjective)

equanimous self-collected self-contained

poised (Adjective) — Marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action. ex. "a gull in poised flight" ex. "George's poised hammer"

poised (Adjective) — In full control of your faculties. ex. "perfectly poised and sure of himself"

3. poised (Verb)

balanced braced

poised (Verb) — Be motionless, in suspension. ex. "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"

poised (Verb) — Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult.

poised (Verb) — Cause to be balanced or suspended.

poised (Verb) — Hold or carry in equilibrium.

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