Poised
/pɔɪzd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Poised
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.
adjective
- Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
- Ready, prepared.
"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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