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poised

/pɔɪzd/

Synonyms of poised Antonyms of poised Examples of poised Usage of poised Parts of poised Definition that contains poised Words sounding like poised Explanation of poised

adjective
in full control of your faculties
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"perfectly poised and sure of himself"

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collected equanimous self-collected self-contained self-possessed composed
adjective
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
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"a gull in poised flight" "George's poised hammer"

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balanced

Examples of poised

"perfectly poised and sure of himself"
"a gull in poised flight"
"George's poised hammer"