poise
/pɔɪz/
noun
- A calm, confident, and controlled way of behaving, even in difficult situations.
- She handled the interview with great poise and professionalism.
- Even when he made a mistake, he maintained his poise and apologized gracefully.
- The leader's poise during the crisis reassured the entire team.
- A graceful and balanced way of holding or moving the body.
- The gymnast's poise on the balance beam was remarkable.
- Her poise and posture made her stand out in the crowd.
- The dancer moved across the stage with perfect poise and elegance.
Antonyms
verb
- To hold or balance something in a steady position, often in preparation for an action.
- She poised her pen over the paper, ready to write down the answer.
- The photographer poised the camera on the tripod before taking the shot.
- The cat poised itself on the edge of the fence, ready to jump.
- To be ready and prepared to do something.
- The country's economy is poised for strong growth in the coming year.
- The company is poised to launch its new product next month.
- The athlete stood poised at the starting line, waiting for the signal.