poisedly

Definitions

In a composed, self-assured, and dignified manner.

With a state of balance, readiness, or steady suspension.

Examples

She stood poisedly on the stage, waiting for the music to begin.

Despite the chaos erupting around her, she poisedly adjusted her glasses and continued to read.

Synonyms

composedly calmly serenely collectedly coolly self-assuredly placidly

Antonyms

agitatedly nervously anxiously flusteredly unsteadily hastily erratically