poise
Definitions
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.
A state of balance or equilibrium; stability.
Composure and self-assurance in a demanding situation.
Examples
She handled the difficult interview with remarkable poise and confidence.
The ballerina moved across the stage with such grace and poise that the audience was mesmerized.
Synonyms
composure grace balance self-possession equanimity aplomb serenity
Antonyms
agitation awkwardness clumsiness discomposure instability nervousness unsteadiness