Definition of poised Poised
/pɔjˈzd/ - [poyzd] - poised
We found 6 definitions of poised from 4 different sources.
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What does poised mean?
WordNet
Adjectivepoised, poisedder, poiseddest |
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| poised - marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action; "a gull in poised flight"; "George's poised hammer" | ||
| poised - in full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble" | ||
| collected, equanimous, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed | ||
| composed serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- poised (Adjective)
Possessing poise, having self- confidence. - poised (Adjective)
Ready, prepared.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- poised (imp. & p. p.)
of Poise
