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with poise

[wɪð pɔɪz]
adverbial phrase
com elegância
1. in a calm, dignified, and self-assured manner; with composure and grace
She handled the difficult situation with poise and confidence.
Ela lidou com a situação difícil com elegância e confiança.
2. with balanced and graceful bearing; in a composed way
The dancer moved across the stage with poise.
A dançarina se moveu pelo palco com elegância.
NYC Slang
with class
Synonyms
with gracewith composurewith dignitywith confidencegracefullycalmlyserenely
Antonyms
clumsilyawkwardlynervouslyanxiouslyungracefully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com elegância
most common usage
Brazil
com equilíbrio
emphasizing balance and composure
Portugal
com elegância
standard usage
Portugal
com compostura
emphasizing composure and dignity

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain one's poise
lose one's poise
with grace and poise
air of poise
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