poised (Meaning)
poised (s)
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
in full control of your faculties
poised (imp. & p. p.)
of Poise
Synonyms & Antonyms of poised
Synonyms:
- self-promoting
- self-satisfied
- self-contained
- vainglorious
- unself-conscious
- self-collected
- self-controlled
- egoistic
- egotistic
- overweening
- disciplined
- self-applauding
- self-sufficient
- self-composed
- self-important
- self-poised
- self-conceited
- self-reliant
- stuck-up
- self-asserting
- self-contented
- self-complacent
Antonyms:
poised Sentence Examples
- The athlete stood poised at the starting line, ready to sprint with lightning speed.
- The ballerina moved with effortless grace, her body poised and elegant.
- The hawk hovered in the air, its wings poised for a dive.
- The surgeon's hands were poised and steady as he performed the delicate procedure.
- The speaker took a moment to gather his thoughts, his expression poised and confident.
- The flowers stood poised in bloom, their petals unfurling in the sunlight.
- The hunter remained poised and alert, waiting patiently for his prey to emerge.
- The waiter stood poised with a tray of refreshments, ready to serve the guests.
- The CEO presented her vision for the company with poise and eloquence.
- The young woman stood poised at the threshold of adulthood, eager to embrace the challenges that lay ahead.
FAQs About the word poised
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action, in full control of your facultiesof Poise
composed, coolheaded,confident, secure, self-assured, unperturbed, recollected, self-confident, collected, rosy
humble, diffident, diffident, modest, insecure, humble, nervous, modest, nervous, unassertive
The athlete stood poised at the starting line, ready to sprint with lightning speed.
The ballerina moved with effortless grace, her body poised and elegant.
The hawk hovered in the air, its wings poised for a dive.
The surgeon's hands were poised and steady as he performed the delicate procedure.
