adj
Uncommon
poised
poyzd
Poised (adj) means Calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner. Example: “The spokesperson stayed poised despite the barrage of questions.”
adj
1
Calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.
"The spokesperson stayed poised despite the barrage of questions."
2
Ready and about to do something.
"The company is poised to launch its product next month."
"Investors are poised to react the moment rates change."
3
Balanced or held steady in position.
"The waiter walked past, a full tray poised on one hand."
How to use poised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither calm and composed, or on the verge of doing something.
Common pairings
poised to strike
poised and ready
remain poised
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more poised
- Superlative
- most poised
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Rhymes for poised
raised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
exercised
disguised
civilised
televised
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Frequently asked questions
What does “poised” mean?
The word “poised” means calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner. In plain terms, either calm and composed, or on the verge of doing something.
How do you pronounce “poised”?
“Poised” is pronounced poyzd (/pɔɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “poised” in a sentence?
Here is “poised” used in a sentence: “The spokesperson stayed poised despite the barrage of questions.”
What part of speech is “poised”?
“Poised” is an adjective.
Is “poised” a common word?
“Poised” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “poised” have?
“Poised” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.
