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Poise Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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poise

poise

🇺🇸 /ˈpɔɪz/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

balance

A state of balance or equilibrium, especially when moving or standing still.

Synonyms

balance, composure, grace.

Examples of usage

  • She stood with perfect poise as she delivered her speech.
  • The gymnast demonstrated incredible poise on the balance beam.
Context #2 | Verb

behavior

To carry oneself with a composed and dignified manner.

Synonyms

compose, position, prepare.

Examples of usage

  • Despite the chaos around her, she managed to poise herself with grace.
  • He poises himself confidently before entering the room.

Translations

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Quick facts about “poise”

Poise is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈpɔɪz/. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #17,928 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'poise'

The word 'poise' originated from Middle English 'poisen' or Old French 'pois', meaning weight or balance. The sense of grace and composure in movement or behavior developed in the 17th century.

See also: poised.

Rhymes

Poise rhymes with annoys, deploys, destroys, employs, enjoys, joys, ploys and toys.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,928, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.