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    poise
    /pɔɪz/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. be or cause to be balanced or suspended: "he poised motionless on his toes" Similar balancehold (oneself) steadysteady oneselfbe suspended

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  3. Poise can mean composure, balance, or equilibrium, or a unit of viscosity. Learn how to use poise in different contexts, synonyms, and pronunciation.

  4. Poise definition: a dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; composure; self-possession. See examples of POISE used in a sentence.

  5. poise. /pɔɪz/ IPA guide. Other forms: poised; poising; poises. If you have poise, you are cool under stress. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it. If you’re calm while singing the national anthem in front of thirty million people, you’ve got a lot of poise. This is a rare quality people admire.

  6. Poise means calm, dignified, and self-controlled. It can also mean balance, position, or hold. Learn how to use poise in sentences and see translations in French and Spanish.

  7. Poise can mean a state of balance, equilibrium, or composure, or a unit of viscosity. Learn the different meanings, usage, and origin of the word poise from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. Poise involves the ability to maintain a poised and graceful posture and to act with confidence and equanimity in various situations. It implies a sense of inner tranquility and emotional stability, allowing an individual to handle stress or difficult circumstances with grace and self-assuredness.

  9. the ability to move or stand in an attractive way with good control of your body. Definition of poise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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