Poised: meaning, definitions and examples
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poised
[ pɔɪzd ]
calm and controlled
Having a composed and self-assured manner, ready for action or use.
Synonyms
composed, confident, ready, self-assured
Examples of usage
- She was poised and confident as she delivered her speech.
- The athlete stood poised at the starting line, ready to sprint.
Translations
Translations of the word "poised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 equilibrado
🇮🇳 संतुलित
🇩🇪 ausgeglichen
🇮🇩 tenang
🇺🇦 врівноважений
🇵🇱 zrównoważony
🇯🇵 落ち着いた (ochitsuita)
🇫🇷 équilibré
🇪🇸 equilibrado
🇹🇷 dengeli
🇰🇷 차분한 (chabunhan)
🇸🇦 متوازن
🇨🇿 vyrovnaný
🇸🇰 vyrovnaný
🇨🇳 镇静的 (zhènjìng de)
🇸🇮 uravnotežen
🇮🇸 jafnvægi
🇰🇿 теңгерімді
🇬🇪 დაბალანსებული (dabalansebuli)
🇦🇿 tarazlı
🇲🇽 equilibrado
Word origin
The word 'poised' originated from the Old French word 'poiser' meaning 'to weigh'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'being balanced or ready for action'. The modern usage of 'poised' reflects a sense of readiness and composure, embodying a state of being prepared and in control.
See also: poise.