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poised

/p//Oi//zd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective satellite

  1. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

    adj.all

    Examples
    A gull in poised flight.
    George's poised hammer.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. in full control of your faculties

    adj.all

    Examples
    Perfectly poised and sure of himself.
    Synonyms collected equanimous self-collected self-contained self-possessed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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