Associations to the word «Poised»
Noun
- Lacey
- Knuckle
- Buttons
- Posture
- Butterfly
- Crag
- Gentle
- Heel
- Quiver
- Flank
- Equilibrium
- Tt
- Silhouette
- Cobra
- Jak
- Splendor
- Fork
- Limb
- Anticipation
- Girdle
- Eagerness
- Hang
- Nostril
- Splash
- Breakout
- Muzzle
- Splendour
- Tub
- Mite
- Balance
- Thrush
- Whistling
- Lip
- Weapon
- Circling
- Tumble
- Pitt
- Shroud
- Attacker
- Horseman
- Composure
- Tint
- Orc
- Glancing
- Confine
- Tow
- Ledge
- Drow
- Prey
- Vulcan
- Hoof
- Pinnacle
- Mack
- Stalk
- Chin
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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