poise

/pˈɔɪz/

/ˈpɔɪz/

[verb] [noun]

to poise

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

be motionless, in suspension

cause to be balanced or suspended

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

synonyms : brace

hold or carry in equilibrium

synonyms : balance

Poise

[NOUN]

a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second

great coolness and composure under strain

synonyms : aplomb

assuredness

cool

sang-froid

a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

Examples

1. She is currently having it going on, turning heads wherever she goes with her stunning looks and poise.

2. Candice is poised.

3. Maintaining admirable poise.

4. Poised between the past and the future.