Poising [noun]
Definition of Poising:
self-composure, dignity
Synonyms of Poising:
● Confidence
● Equanimity
● Self-assurance
● Tact
● Elegance
● Aplomb
● Calmness
● Serenity
● Grace
● Bearing
● Stasis
● Self-possession
● Presence
● Tranquility
● Cool
● Diplomacy
● Gravity
● Tactfulness
● Address
● Polish
● Balance
● Coolness
● Assurance
● Equilibrium
● Presence of mind
● Sangfroid
● Savoir faire
● Delicatesse
● Equability
Opposite/Antonyms of Poising:
● Excitedness
● Confusion
● Tactlessness
● Imbalance
● Agitation
Sentence/Example of Poising:
But according to Letty he was something superhuman in poise and charm.
They could recover their poise; he with the health of a simple mind, and they as children will.
Pee-wee demanded to know, as soon as he had regained his poise and dignity.
The adjustment is to be accomplished entirely by the poise of the body.
From cock-crow to sun-down the streets resounded with 'Poise your muskets!
Since the death of Strangeways, he had not recovered his poise of soul.
For the first time the youthful caller's poise seemed a trifle shaken.
At nearly every step the body lurched for poise and balance.
Her poise was too perfect to make such a supposition possible.
There is, in the poise of his head and in his eyes, a fierce intolerance.