moving poise

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• poise — [[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… …   English dictionary

• poise — poise1 [pɔız] n [U] [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: pois weight, heaviness , from Latin pensum, from pendere to weigh ] 1.) a calm, confident way of behaving, combined with an ability to control your feelings or reactions in difficult… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• poise — poise1 [ pɔız ] noun uncount 1. ) a controlled and relaxed way of behaving, even in difficult situations 2. ) a graceful calm way of moving, standing, or sitting: Mary hoped the ballet lessons would improve her poise and balance. poise poise 2 [… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• poise — 1 noun (U) 1 a calm, confident way of behaving, combined with an ability to control your feelings or reactions in difficult situations: Travelling around Europe by herself seems to have given Louisa more poise and confidence. 2 a graceful way of… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• poise — I UK [pɔɪz] / US noun [uncountable] 1) a controlled and relaxed way of behaving, even in difficult situations 2) a graceful and calm way of moving, standing, or sitting Mary hoped the dance lessons would improve her poise and balance. II UK… …   English dictionary

• poise — [pɔɪz] noun [U] 1) a controlled and relaxed way of behaving 2) a graceful and calm way of moving, standing, or sitting …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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