Poise refers to a calm confidence in a person's way of behaving. It can also refer to a quality of grace and balance in the way a person holds or moves their body. Examples of poise in a sentence include: ^{cambridge.org 1 2}

• The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked.
• With the absolute poise of an architect's desk lamp.
• With the poise and composure of a queen.
• Your gray poise under fire.
• Yes, but your girls exuded such poise and confidence.

Poise can also mean to hold or carry in a particular manner, or to put a person or thing in a state or position of readiness or preparedness. ^{dictionary.com 3}