Associations to the word «Poised»

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

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha