poise
Dignified self-control
Poise is an admirable quality that suggests confidence, comfort, and skill.
The verb poise originally had the related meaning balance (a bird poised on a wire), but is now frequently used in passive constructions to convey readiness: The Senate is poised to vote against the measure.
Sometimes when someone is described as poised, it just means exhibiting poise.
Free from agitation
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
coolness · unflappability · sangfroid · collectedness · serenity · tranquility · imperturbability · patience
Effortless beauty of motion
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- polishSmooth by rubbing
charm · panache · flair · style · class · suavity · debonair · chic
Standing posture or viewpoint
- postureBody position, alignment
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- bearingPosture or orientation
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
positioning · hold · suspension · hover · stillness · readiness · balanced · perched
Firm promise or certainty
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- bearingPosture or orientation
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
demeanor · presence · deportment · air · manner · self-confidence · assertiveness · boldness
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- hoveringSuspended without support
counterbalance · symmetry · alignment · centered · balanced · level · even · stillness
calm
Free from agitation
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- aplombSelf-assured composure
self-possession · coolness · unflappability · sangfroid · collectedness · serenity · tranquility · imperturbability · patience · stoicism
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
polish · charm · panache · flair · style · class · suavity · debonair · chic · tasteful
stance
Standing posture or viewpoint
alignment · positioning · hold · suspension · hover · stillness · readiness · balanced · perched · tensed
assurance
Firm promise or certainty
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- bearingPosture or orientation
carriage · demeanor · presence · deportment · air · manner · self-confidence · assertiveness · boldness · authority
equilibrium
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
hovering · counterbalance · symmetry · alignment · centered · balanced · level · even · stillness · readiness
- compositionbalance, symmetry, asymmetry, proportion, layout
- inner qualitiesintegrity, wisdom, courage, compassion, resilience
- Beauty Idealsgolden ratio, ideal proportions, ideal form, perfect form, beauty standard
- traditional beautysymmetry, clear skin, long hair, rosy cheeks, full lips
- appearancelooks, attractive, features, beautiful, complexion
- aestheticsaesthetics, aesthetic, beauty, beautiful, ugly
poiseawkwardness
Lack of grace or ease
nervousness · agitation · panic · discomposure · fluster
poiseclumsiness
Lack of physical grace
awkwardness · ungainliness · gracelessness · inelegance · stiffness
poiseimbalance
Lack of proportion
fall · drop · plunge · instability · disequilibrium
- poison ivyAllergenic vine causing rash
- rat poisonToxic substance targeting rodents
- poison oakUrushiol-bearing shrub causing dermatitis
- poison controlToxicology emergency service
- poison gasHarmful inhaled chemical weapon
- deadly poisonSubstance that kills