poised

/pˈɔɪzd/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

1. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
   “a gull in poised flight”
2. in full control of your faculties
   “the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination”

Synonyms for poised

• balanced
• collected
• equanimous
• self-collected
• self-contained
• self-possessed
• composed