What does poised mean?
Poised means Possessing poise, having self-confidence..
Poised
/pɔɪzd/ · adjective
Meaning
Possessing poise, having self-confidence..
Definitions by Sense
- Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
- Ready, prepared.
- Balanced, in position, in equilibrium.
- simple past and past participle of poise
Example Sentences
He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.
Amir stated that Rabin was a "pursuer" who was poised to spill the blood of many Jews by giving up control over part of the West Bank
A free-kick from Matthew Etherington caused more confusion on the stroke of half-time but Mehmet Aurelio was able to hook the ball clear with Cameron Jerome poised to strike.
The Titanic stands on end, poised briefly for the plunge.
Synonyms for poised
Antonyms for poised
Related Words
Word Forms
- more poised
- most poised
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for poised?
Common synonyms include unruffled, composed, equanimous, collected.
What is the opposite of poised?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use poised in a sentence?
He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.
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