Word meaning
poise
noun · POYZ
What does poise mean?
Poise means graceful and elegant bearing; composure and dignity.
Poise in a sentence
“The young pianist played with remarkable poise.”
Synonyms for poise
- composure
- grace
- self-possession
How to remember poise
- Say it out loud a few times: POYZ.
- Write one sentence of your own using poise, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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