a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.

a dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; composure; self-possession

to show poise in company.

steadiness; stability

intellectual poise.

suspense or wavering, as between rest and motion or two phases of motion

the poise of the tides.

the way of being poised, held, or carried.

the state or position of hovering

the poise of a bird in the air.

to adjust, hold, or carry in equilibrium; balance evenly.

to hold supported or raised, as in position for casting, using, etc.

to poise a spear.

to hold or carry in a particular manner

She walked, carefully poising a water jug on her head.

Obsolete . to weigh.

to rest in equilibrium; be balanced.

to hover, as a bird in the air.

noun

excitedness

verb

drop , fall

noun

address , aplomb , assurance , balance , bearing , calmness , confidence , cool , coolness , delicatesse , diplomacy , elegance , equability , equanimity , equilibrium , grace , gravity , polish , presence , presence of mind , sangfroid , savoir faire , self-assurance , self-possession , serenity , stasis , tact , tactfulness , tranquility , collectedness , composure , imperturbability , imperturbableness , nonchalance , sang-froid , unflappability , casualness , easiness , informality , naturalness , spontaneity , unceremoniousness , unrestraint , adroitness , carriage , dexterity , equipoise , libration , perpendicularity , posture

verb

ballast , be ready , brood , float , hang , hold , hover , position , stabilize , stand , steady , support , wait , perch , aplomb , assurance , balance , bearing , calm , calmness , composure , confidence , dignity , elegance , equilibrium , grace , librate , maintain , stability , suspend , tact