English Explanatory Dictionary

poised

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
  2. Ready, prepared.
  3. Balanced, in position, in equilibrium.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of poise

Pronunciation

/pɔɪzd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-poised.wav

Word forms

poised more poised most poised

Synonyms

unruffled

Derived words

unpoised
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