: having poise:
a
: marked by balance or equilibrium
b
: marked by easy composure of manner or bearing
Examples of poised in a Sentence
The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up.
She held the pencil poised over the paper.
The company is poised for success.
She seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country.
He is now poised to become the next big star in country music.
a city poised between the mountains and the sea
a group of people poised between hope and fear
Recent Examples on the Web
Hathaway is Rebecca, a poised and progressive psychologist who joins the staff and instantly seduces Eileen, setting up one hell of a Christmas surprise.
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Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
But so far, the 1-2 punch of Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones on the outside is looking like a poised and dangerous starting combo.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
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Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
But so far, the 1-2 punch of Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones on the outside is looking like a poised and dangerous starting combo.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for poised
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“Poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poised. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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