poised — having a calm, controlled, and elegant bearing; ready and prepared for something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a calm, controlled, and elegant bearing; ready and prepared for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔɪzd/
Example Sentences
- The company is poised to become the next tech unicorn, or the next spectacular failure.
- She was poised to give her presentation when she realized she was in the wrong room.
- The athlete remained poised under pressure and won the championship.
poised
ADJECTIVE[/pɔɪzd/]
having a calm, controlled, and elegant bearing; ready and prepared for something
The ballerina stood poised on one toe, perfectly still before the music began.
POIS(poison) + ED(consumed) — even after swallowing the POIS(poison), the secret agent remained completely poised.
Despite the crashing noise behind him, the royal guard remained strictly poised.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'poiser' meaning 'to weigh or balance,' derived from Latin 'pensare' (to weigh). The word evolved to mean having balance and composure.
Breakdown
poise (to balance or remain composed) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = poised (balanced, composed, or prepared)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company is poised to become the next tech unicorn, or the next spectacular failure.”
“She was poised to give her presentation when she realized she was in the wrong room.”
“The athlete remained poised under pressure and won the championship.”
“The market is poised for significant growth in the coming years.”
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