September 11, 2026

poise

/pɔɪz/noun

A condition of steady balance or stability.

Example sentences

“The gymnast kept her poise on the narrow beam.”
“The heron stood in perfect poise at the water's edge.”

Usually praise for composure under pressure: 'she answered with poise'. The adjective 'poised' also means ready to act.

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