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The synonyms of “Poised” are: collected, equanimous, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed, self-assured, composed, assured, calm, cool, cool, calm, and collected, tranquil, serene, unperturbed, unruffled, impassive, nonchalant, confident, self-confident, dignified, equable, imperturbable, suave, urbane, elegant, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated, distinguished, discerning, with good taste
Poised as an Adjective
Definitions of "Poised" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “poised” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Having a graceful and elegant bearing.
- Marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action.
- Having a composed and self-assured manner.
- In full control of your faculties.
Synonyms of "Poised" as an adjective (32 Words)
| assured | Marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence. She paints with an assured hand. |
| calm | Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. The night was clear and calm. |
| collected | In full control of your faculties. The collected works of Milton. |
| composed | Serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress. The performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage. |
| confident | Not liable to error in judgment or action- Walter Lippman- Michiko Kakutani. This time they re confident of a happy ending. |
| cool | Inducing the impression of coolness used especially of greens and blues and violets. A cool autumn day. |
| cool, calm, and collected | Without exaggeration or qualification. |
| dignified | Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. The director of the school was a dignified white haired gentleman. |
| discerning | Having or showing good judgement. Discerning taste. |
| distinguished | Standing above others in character or attainment or reputation. That hairstyle makes you look quite distinguished. |
| elegant | Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. Elegant handwriting. |
| equable | Not easily irritated. He could look sterner than his equable temperament would suggest. |
| equanimous | In full control of your faculties. |
| impassive | Deliberately impassive in manner. Her impassive remoteness. |
| imperturbable | Unable to be upset or excited; calm. An imperturbable tranquillity. |
| nonchalant | (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. Drove his car with nonchalant abandon. |
| refined | Cultivated and genteel. Refined sugar. |
| self-assured | Showing poise and confidence in your own worth. |
| self-collected | In full control of your faculties. |
| self-confident | Showing poise and confidence in your own worth. |
| self-contained | In full control of your faculties. |
| self-possessed | In full control of your faculties. |
| serene | Completely clear and fine. Serene skies and a bright blue sea. |
| sophisticated | Appealing to or frequented by people who are sophisticated. A sophisticated drama. |
| stylish | Being or in accordance with current social fashions. You don t have to be a designer to create a stylish look in your own small room. |
| suave | Having a sophisticated charm. All the waiters were suave and deferential. |
| tasteful | Showing good aesthetic judgement or appropriate behaviour. A tasteful lounge bar. |
| tranquil | Not agitated; without losing self-possession. A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky. |
| unperturbed | Not perturbed or concerned. Kenneth seems unperturbed by the news. |
| unruffled | Not disordered or disarranged. With contented mind and unruffled spirit. |
| urbane | Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience. Urbane wit was the mark of taste and cultivation. |
| with good taste | Capable of pleasing. |
Usage Examples of "Poised" as an adjective
- She had learnt from the girls at the salon how to appear perfectly poised.
- George's poised hammer.
- A gull in poised flight.
- Perfectly poised and sure of himself.
- Not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed.
