poised

adjective
UK: /pɔɪzd/
US: /pɔɪzd/

  1. Balanced and ready to move; in a stable position.

    1. The cat was poised to jump on the toy.
    2. She stood poised on the diving board, ready to dive gracefully into the pool.

  2. Having a composed and self-assured manner; showing balance.

    1. She seemed poised and confident during the meeting.
    2. The speaker was poised and articulate, effectively addressing a complex issue.

Synonyms

balanced dignified graceful ready prepared composed self-assured
poised verb

  1. To be in a balanced or stable position; to hold (something) in equilibrium.

    1. The dancer poised on one foot.
    2. The company is poised to launch its new product line next quarter.

  2. To prepare oneself for something; to be ready to do something.

    1. He poised himself to run the race.
    2. The team is poised to win the championship after a season of hard work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "poised" in English means: Balanced and ready to move; in a stable position., Having a composed and self-assured manner; showing balance..

The phonetic transcription of "poised" is /pɔɪzd/ in British English and /pɔɪzd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "poised": balanced, dignified, graceful, ready, prepared, composed, self-assured.

Example usage of "poised": "The cat was poised to jump on the toy.". More examples on the page.