poisedandpowerful
adjectiveUK /pɔɪzd ənd ˈpaʊəfʊl/
US /pɔɪzd ənd ˈpaʊərfəl/
Calm and strong at the same time.
She walked onto the stage poisedandpowerful, and everyone went quiet.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Looking calm and sure of yourself while also seeming very strong.
The poisedandpowerful dancer held the final pose without a wobble.
3. A way to describe someone who stays calm and shows great strength in a hard moment.
Even after the mistake, he stayed poisedandpowerful and finished the speech.
4. Having a quiet, steady strength that people notice right away.
Her poisedandpowerful voice made the whole room listen.