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Meaning poise meaning

What does poise mean?

poise

— verb be motionless, in suspension The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked — noun a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second — verb cause to be balanced or suspended — verb (= brace) prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult — verb hold or carry in equilibrium — noun a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium — noun (= cool) great coolness and composure under strain keep your cool

Synonyms poise synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as poise?

poise English » English

balance equilibrium cool steadiness equipoise composure carriage aplomb sang-froid counterbalance coolness yare willing set self-possession self-control equilibrate confidence brace bearing assuredness weigh value unflappability trim test suspense stability solidarity set off set against serenity self-assurance sedateness sangfroid repose provide prepare ponder personable peace offset move smoothly moar meritoriousness maintain poise keep one’s balance juggle imperturbability hover

Topics poise topics

What do people use poise to talk about?
Language and thought Emotion Feel good Happy

Calm
Social behavior Behavior

Self-controlled
Physical actions Move Manner of movement

Graceful

Conjugation poise conjugation

How do you conjugate poise?

poise · verb

Examples poise examples

How do I use poise in a sentence?

Simple sentences

He has a lot of poise.
Tom has a lot of poise.

Movie subtitles

If he denounces me, me and the guys You lose your poise, Merlyn!
Her youth and beauty, her poise and charm of manner. captivated them all.
And she's got poise.
Oh, show some poise, dear.
She had a poise and dignity that was ageless.
And such poise, as though she belonged up there.
Poise and good manners are important, too.
Such polish, such poise, such a continental manner.
Poise, Lurch, poise.
Where's that aristocratic poise I like so much?
I admire your poise.
Tremendous poise.
Poise like a cock, strike like a cat.
Your beauty, your gift for words, your perfect poise.
What charm. What poise. And what a mind.
An entirely mediocre and defenseless creature with not a shred of poise.
Oh, show some poise, dear!
Nene, you have to be strong and show poise.
Show poise, Mr. Poussin.
Such poise, such ethereal beauty.
Well, in poise, beauty, grooming.
You must poise this scalpel in the intercostal space Then make a quick and precise thrust.
You handled yourself with great poise and professionalism under harrowing circumstances.
I maintained my poise. I said hello.
But you had such poise.
She had youth, charm and poise.
Ah, I'm truly at a loss, my noble sirs. because the charm, the regal poise of this maiden has no price.
If the balance of our lives had not one scale of reason to poise another of sensuality by the blood and baseness of our natures would conduct us to most preposterous conclusions.
Nay, when I have a suit wherein I mean to touch your love indeed it shall be full of poise and difficult weight and fearful to be granted.
She is as gracious as only romantic girls can be. A Botticelli beauty with such eyes, such poise.
You showed a lot of poise under pressure.
Poise and, God help us, a sophistication and breeding.
I'll be grading you on grammar and poise.
You know, poise counts.
Now, if I told you once, I've told you a thousand times, poise counts!
Swimsuit, eveningwear, talent, poise!

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