poise

Meanings

• noun

  The pose or posture of a person or thing, especially one assumed for artistic, photographic, or theatrical representation.

  - "She held her poise during the long speech."
  - "The ballerina maintained her poise as she danced en pointe."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɔɪz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poise
joys , noise , voices

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Variants

List of all variants of poise that leads to same result
poise , poised , poises , poising , self-poise , self-poises

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'balance' or 'equilibrium' in French.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'poise' comes from the French word 'poser', which means 'to place' or 'to set'.

2. Poise is an essential quality for public speakers and performers, as it helps them project confidence and engage their audience.

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Related Concepts

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1. composure: A state of emotional calmness and control, often used interchangeably with poise.

2. posture: The position in which a person or thing is held, often used to describe the physical aspect of poise.

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Culture

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Poise is often associated with grace, elegance, and self-control. It has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, particularly in depictions of royalty, nobility, and high society.

How to Memorize "poise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing tall and still, with their shoulders back and head held high. This is a visual representation of poise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poise' with the image of a ballerina in a graceful pose, or a king sitting on his throne with regal composure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-O-I-S-E' to remember the definition: Poise = 'balance' or 'equilibrium' in French.

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