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- [poizd]
- /pɔɪzd/
- /pɔɪzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poizd]
- /pɔɪzd/
Definitions of poised word
- adjective poised (of a person) composed, dignified, and self-assured. 1
- adjective poised being in balance or equilibrium: a balloon poised on the nose of a seal. 1
- adjective poised teetering or wavering: to be poised on the brink of disaster. 1
- adjective poised hovering or suspended in or as in midair: a bird poised in flight; a helicopter poised overhead. 1
- noun poised a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise. 1
- noun poised a dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; composure; self-possession: to show poise in company. 1
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Origin of poised
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; poise1 + -ed2, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Poised
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
poised popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
poised usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for poised
adj poised
- assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- balletic — If you describe someone's movements as balletic, you mean that they have some of the graceful qualities of ballet.
- bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
adjective poised
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- flinching — Present participle of flinch.
- outgiving — friendly or responsive; outgoing.
verb poised
- hovered — to hang fluttering or suspended in the air: The helicopter hovered over the building.
Antonyms for poised
adjective poised
- gauche — lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward; crude; tactless: Their exquisite manners always make me feel gauche.
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