Associations to the word «Poised»
Noun
- Sweep
- Sprang
- Pausing
- Forefinger
- Staring
- Tentacle
- Ax
- Spoon
- Lark
- Rocking
- Breakthrough
- Thrust
- Efficient
- Paddle
- Verge
- Axe
- Beak
- Ape
- Slade
- Revolver
- Brush
- Neck
- Throat
- Sheath
- Bent
- Surfer
- Horst
- Moment
- Crest
- Scorpion
- Flare
- Intruder
- Dived
- Oar
- Sunlight
- Hand
- Throw
- Blaster
- Caress
- Billion
- Dart
- Thumb
- Slash
- Butt
- Razor
- Communicator
- Mace
- Boulder
- Ambush
- Goblin
- Foot
- Jaw
- Doorway
- Shoulder
- Silent
Adjective
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
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