poises Antonyms

Meaning of poises

poises

to hold or make firm or steady by balancing, the pleasantly tranquil interaction between persons of poise, to become drawn up into readiness, hover, to hold supported or suspended without motion in a steady position, balance entry 2 sense 5, to hold or carry in equilibrium, to hold or carry (the head) in a particular way, a way of carrying oneself, a centimeter-gram-second unit of viscosity equal to the viscosity of a fluid that would require a shearing force of one dyne to impart to a one-square-centimeter area of an arbitrary layer of the fluid a velocity of one centimeter per second relative to another layer separated from the first by a distance of one centimeter, to put into readiness, a dignified self-confident manner, easy self-possessed assurance of manner, balance entry 1 sense 4, equilibrium, a cgs unit of viscosity equal to the viscosity of a fluid that would require a shearing force of one dyne to impart to a one square-centimeter area of an arbitrary layer of the fluid a velocity of one centimeter per second relative to another layer separated from the first by a distance of one centimeter, to hold without motion in a steady position, balance, a particular way of carrying oneself, a stably balanced state

poises Sentence Examples

  1. The graceful ballerina moved with an unmatched poise.
  2. The young prince displayed an air of poise during the formal ceremony.
  3. The teacher maintained her poise even when faced with unruly students.
  4. The diplomat's poise helped her navigate international relations with ease.
  5. The surgeon's steady poises allowed him to perform delicate operations with precision.
  6. The dancer's poises and flexibility were evident in her mesmerizing performance.
  7. The CEO's poise and charisma inspired confidence in the company's shareholders.
  8. The athlete's controlled poises and strength enabled him to break a new world record.
  9. The actor's poise and versatility allowed him to convincingly portray characters of all ages.
  10. The politician's poised responses to challenging questions demonstrated her experience and composure.

FAQs About the word poises

to hold or make firm or steady by balancing, the pleasantly tranquil interaction between persons of poise, to become drawn up into readiness, hover, to hold sup

postures, attitudes,stances,poses, carriages, stations, demeanors, body languages, attentions, presences

daunts,shakes, unnerves, demoralizes, discourages, disheartens, saps, enervates, undercuts, dispirits

The graceful ballerina moved with an unmatched poise.

The young prince displayed an air of poise during the formal ceremony.

The teacher maintained her poise even when faced with unruly students.

The diplomat's poise helped her navigate international relations with ease.