Pronunciation: /pɔɪz/
noun graceful and elegant bearing in a person
A1 She walked with poise and grace.
A2 The dancer performed with poise and confidence.
B1 His poise under pressure impressed his colleagues.
B2 The CEO's poise during the crisis helped calm the employees.
C1 Her poise and composure in difficult situations are admirable.
C2 The diplomat's poise and tact in negotiations were key to reaching a successful agreement.
verb to hold (something) in a balanced and steady position
A1 She poises herself carefully before walking on the balance beam.
A2 The dancer poises gracefully on one leg during the performance.
B1 He poises himself confidently before giving a speech in front of the audience.
B2 The gymnast poises perfectly before executing a difficult routine.
C1 The CEO poises herself with authority before addressing the board of directors.
C2 The diplomat poises himself skillfully during delicate negotiations with foreign leaders.
formal She walked with grace and poise, capturing the attention of everyone in the room.
informal Despite the unexpected news, she maintained her poise and kept a calm demeanor.
slang Even under pressure, he managed to keep his poise and handle the situation like a boss.
figurative The dancer moved with such poise and precision, it was like watching poetry in motion.
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