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Definition poised in American English

poised adjective

adjective
/pɔɪzd/
1

about to do or achieve something after preparing for it

Example

The Rockets appear poised for victory in the championship game.

Example

Japan was poised to become the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam.

Synonyms and related words
ready prepared poised
1.1

waiting in a position where you can make a movement as soon as you need to

Example

Two guards stood poised with their hands on their guns.

Synonyms and related words
ready prepared poised
2

behaving in a controlled and relaxed way, even in difficult situations

Example

The shy little girl has grown into a poised young woman.

Synonyms and related words
realistic practical sensible
3

affected by two things that are opposites

Example

Rachel appeared to be poised between laughter and tears.

Synonyms and related words
between among intermediate
Definition poised in American English