poised Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/pɔɪzd/

Main Example

He poised the camera to take a picture.

Grammatical Info:

Verb (v.)

To place or hold something in a balanced or stable position.

Other Example

/pɔɪzd/

Main Example

The dancer was poised and graceful on stage.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Having a graceful and elegant posture or demeanor.

Other Example

/pɔɪzd/

Main Example

She was poised to give her speech.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Ready and prepared for something, often with a calm and confident attitude.

Other Example

He felt poised before the big game.

The dancer was poised to take the stage.

They were poised for success after months of hard work.

poised for action

poised to succeed

poised on the edge

prepared

ready

composed