self-poise
11poise — poise1 [poiz] n. [ME pois, weight < OFr < VL * pesum < L pensum, something weighed < pendere, to weigh: see PENDANT] 1. balance; stability 2. ease and dignity of manner; self assurance; composure 3. the condition of being calm or… …
12poise — poise1 /poyz/, n., v., poised, poising. n. 1. a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise. 2. a dignified, self confident manner or bearing; composure; self possession: to show poise in company.… …
13self-control — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. self discipline, possession, or restraint; poise, composure; reserve. See resolution. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. poise, restraint, aplomb, self government, discipline, self discipline, reserve, reticence …
14poise — 1. noun 1) poise and good deportment Syn: grace, gracefulness, elegance, balance, control 2) in spite of the setback she retained her poise Syn: composure, equanimity, self possession, aplomb, presence of mind …
15poise — noun 1) poise and good deportment Syn: grace, gracefulness, elegance, balance, control 2) in spite of the setback she retained her poise Syn: composure, equanimity, self possession, aplomb, self assurance …
16poise — I [[t]pɔɪz[/t]] n. v. poised, pois•ing 1) a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight 2) a dignified, self confident manner or bearing; composure; self possession: showed great poise in company[/ex] 3)… …
17poise — [[t]pɔ͟ɪz[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: oft poss N If someone has poise, they are calm, dignified, and self controlled. What amazed him even more than her appearance was her poise... It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise. 2) N UNCOUNT Poise is a… …
18poise — I. /pɔɪz / (say poyz) noun 1. a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise. 2. composure; self possession. 3. steadiness; stability. 4. suspense or indecision. 5. the way of being poised, held, or …
19self-possession — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. self assurance, poise, presence of mind; see confidence 2 , restraint 1 . See Synonym Study at confidence . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. A firm belief in one s own powers: aplomb, assurance, confidence, self assurance …
20poise — I. verb (poised; poising) Etymology: Middle English, to weigh, ponder, from Anglo French peiser, poiser, from Latin pensare more at pensive Date: 1598 transitive verb 1. a. balance; especially to hold or carry in equilibrium …
