Associations to the word «Poised»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
POISED, adjective. Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
POISED, adjective. Ready, prepared.
POISED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of poise
Dictionary definition
POISED, adjective. Marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action; "a gull in poised flight"; "George's poised hammer".
POISED, adjective. In full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble".
Wise words
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.