- (of a person) composed, dignified, and self-assured.
- being in balance or equilibrium: a ball poised on the nose of a seal.
- teetering or wavering: to be poised on the brink of disaster.
- hovering or suspended in or as in midair: a bird poised in flight; a helicopter poised overhead.
- readied or prepared to do something or for something to happen: a singer poised to make sales history with a new album.
- self-possessed; dignified; exhibiting composure
- balanced and prepared for action
