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poise

noun

pɔɪz

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure under stress

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

She maintained her poise even under intense questioning.

composure, balance, confidence, grace, dignity

Entry 1

composure, balance, confidence

Entry 2

composure, balance, grace, dignity

nervousness, instability, clumsiness, awkwardness

Entry 1

nervousness, instability, clumsiness

Entry 2

clumsiness, awkwardness

maintain poise, display poise, lose poise

a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law

The purest or most perfect example of something.

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or...

A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.