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poise
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- pronunciation:
- poIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a state or position of equilibrium; balance.
- synonyms:
- balance, equilibrium, equipoise
- similar words:
- stasis, symmetry
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| definition 2: |
the ability to conduct oneself confidently and comfortably; self-possession.
- synonyms:
- aplomb, composure, equanimity, sang-froid, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession
- similar words:
- assurance, confidence, ease, equilibrium, grace, possession, savoir-faire, temper
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| definition 3: |
the way one carries oneself; posture.
- synonyms:
- attitude, carriage, posture
- similar words:
- bearing, comportment, mien, set
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| related words: |
balance, calm, composure, demeanor, patience, presence |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
poises, poising, poised |
| definition: |
to put or hold in a position of equilibrium or readiness.
He poised his hat on his knee.The fisherman poised his rod and waited before casting.- synonyms:
- balance, equilibrate
- similar words:
- counterbalance, counterpoise, stabilize
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| related words: |
steady |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be in a balanced state.
- synonyms:
- balance, equilibrate, even
- similar words:
- stabilize
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| definition 2: |
to be in position and at rest before use or change.
Her pen poised over the paper.The countries were poising on the brink of war.
- synonyms:
- hang
- similar words:
- hover, suspend, teeter
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| related words: |
hang |
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