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Poised: meaning, definitions and examples

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poised

 

[ pɔɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

balance or hold in a particular position

Be balanced or held in a particular position.

Synonyms

balance, hold, position

Examples of usage

  • The ballerina poised on her toes.
  • He poised the vase carefully on the edge of the table.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,105, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.