How do you pronounce poise?

poise is pronounced as /pɔɪz/.

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poise

🕊️poise

noun

/pɔɪz/

Pointed Poison

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Meaning

graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure under stress

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example Sentences

She maintained her poise even under intense questioning.

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

Synonyms

composure, balance, grace, dignity, confidence

Entry 1

composure, balance, grace, dignity

Entry 2

composure, balance, confidence

Antonyms

clumsiness, awkwardness, nervousness, instability

Entry 1

clumsiness, awkwardness

Entry 2

nervousness, instability, clumsiness

Collocations

maintain poise, display poise, lose poise

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