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View usage for: (pɔɪzd) 1. adjectiveIf a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment. He studied the keyboard carefully, one finger poised. 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, usually ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]If someone is poised to do something, they are ready to take action at any moment. Britain was poised to fly medical staff to the country at short notice. U.S. forces are poised for a massive air, land and sea assault. [+ for] Synonyms: ready, waiting, prepared, standing by More Synonyms of poised 3. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you are poised, you are calm, dignified, and self-controlled. She was self-assured, poised, almost self-satisfied. Rachel appeared poised and calm. Synonyms: composed, calm, together [informal], collected More Synonyms of poised poised in British English (pɔɪzd) adjective1. self-possessed; dignified; exhibiting composure 2. balanced and prepared for action a skier poised at the top of the slope poised in American English (pɔɪzd) adjective1. composed; calm; self-assured 3. suspended, as in motion; readied an opponent poised to strike Examples of 'poised' in a sentencepoised British English: poised ADJECTIVE If a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment. He studied the keyboard carefully, one finger poised. - American English: poised
- Brazilian Portuguese: pronto
- Chinese: 摆好姿势准备行动的
- European Spanish: preparado
- French: prêt
- German: bereit
- Italian: pronto a scattare
- Japanese: 構えた
- Korean: 자세를 취한
- European Portuguese: pronto
- Latin American Spanish: preparado
Definition absolutely ready We are poised to execute the plan. Synonyms waiting standing by on the brink in the wings all set Definition behaving with or showing poise Rachel appeared poised and calm. Synonyms dignified graceful suave urbane self-confident unfazed (informal) debonair nonchalant Opposites excited , disturbed , annoyed , irritated , worked up , agitated , ruffled , discomposed Additional synonymsDefinition not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened. Synonyms cool, relaxed, composed, sedate, undisturbed, collected, unmoved, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), impassive, unflappable (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, keeping your cool, unexcited, unexcitable, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal) Definition brought together into one book or set of books Police say she was cool and collected during her interrogation. Synonyms calm, together (slang), cool, confident, composed, poised, serene, sedate, self-controlled, unfazed (informal), unperturbed, unruffled, self-possessed, keeping your cool, unperturbable, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal) I was prepared for a long wait. Synonyms ready, set, all set Additional synonymsDefinition having control of one's emotions or behaviour, esp. in difficult situations She is the most articulate and self-possessed member of her family. Synonyms self-assured, confident, poised, together (slang), cool, collected, unruffled, cool as a cucumber (informal), sure of yourselfDefinition peaceful or calm She looked as calm and serene as always. Synonyms calm, peaceful, tranquil, composed, sedate, placid, undisturbed, untroubled, unruffled, imperturbable, chilled (informal) Definition self-possessed, competent, and well-organized She was very headstrong, and very together. Synonyms self-possessed, calm, composed, well-balanced, cool, stable, well-organized, well-adjusted, grounded Definition calm and unperturbed Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, undisturbed, unmoved, unfazed (informal), unperturbed, unflustered |