HyperDic: poised

English > 2 senses of the word poised:
ADJECTIVEallpoisedmarked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
allpoised, collected, equanimous, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessedin full control of your faculties
poised > pronunciation
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English > poised: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningmarked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action.
Examples
  • "a gull in poised flight"
  • "George's poised hammer"
BroaderbalancedIn a state of proper equilibrium
Spanishequilibrado
English > poised: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningIn full control of your faculties.
Example "perfectly poised and sure of himself"
Synonymscollected, equanimous, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed
Broadercomposedserenely self-possessed and free from agitation / agitation especially in times of stress
Spanishequilibrado, sereno, tranquilo

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