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Poise

/pɔɪz/

A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.

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📖 Definitions of "Poise"

noun

1
A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
2
Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
3
Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
4
A condition of hovering, or being suspended.

verb

1
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
2
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
3
To be of a given weight; to weigh.
4
To add weight to, to weigh down.

🔄 Synonyms of "Poise"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
coolverb	(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
balancenoun	(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
bracenoun	A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
aplombnoun	Self-confidence; poise; composure.
sang-froidnoun	Alternative spelling of sangfroid. [Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.]
assurednessnoun	The state or quality of being assured.
self-possessionnoun	(idiomatic) Calmness and composure, especially when under stress.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Poise"

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Word	Definition
balancenoun	(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
assurednessnoun	The state or quality of being assured.
aplombnoun	Self-confidence; poise; composure.
sang-froidnoun	Alternative spelling of sangfroid. [Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.]
self-possessionnoun	(idiomatic) Calmness and composure, especially when under stress.
coolnoun	A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.
bracenoun	A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
equilibriumnoun	The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
maintainingnoun	The act of doing maintenance.
tactfulnessnoun	The state or quality of being tactful.
assurancenoun	The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence; something designed to give confidence to someone.
self-controlnoun	The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
tempernoun	A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.
composurenoun	Calmness of mind or temperament.
calmnoun	(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
coolnessnoun	(often slang) Social advantage or enviability, typically due to traits like popularity, confidence, skill, or fashion.
insurancenoun	A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
gracenoun	(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.
cursornoun	(graphical user interface) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
nervenoun	Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.