POISE


Meaning of POISE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɔɪz ]

1.

If someone has poise , they are calm, dignified, and self-controlled.

It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise.

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2.

Poise is a graceful, very controlled way of standing and moving.

Ballet classes are important for poise and grace...

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