Definitions
Poised - as an adjective satellite
Marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
Example: "A gull in poised flight"
In full control of your faculties
Example: "The witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"
Poised - as a verb
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
To be of a given weight; to weigh.
To add weight to, to weigh down.
To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
Example: "I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited."
To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
Example: "The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff."
To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
Poised - as an adjective
Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
Ready, prepared.
Example: "He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc."
Balanced, in position, equilibrium
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Word Game Points
POISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
POISED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
POISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
