Answer: poised

AnswerCrossword Clue
POISEDHaving all one's cool
poiseddignified, self-confident manner
poisedto balance or be balanced
poisedPOISE, to hover (to hang suspended in the air)
poisedbalance
POISEDHaving sang-froid
POISEDFull of grace
POISEDSelf-confident, as a pageant contestant
POISEDOn one's mark
POISEDWith calm assurance
POISEDComposed
POISEDUnflappable
POISEDFar from fidgety
POISEDOn an even keel
POISEDHovered
POISEDReady for action
POISEDBalanced exactly.
POISEDKept steady.
POISEDHaving ease and dignity.
POISEDHaving stability.
POISEDHovering.
POISEDSuspended.
POISEDFull of confidence
POISEDAll set (to)
POISEDNot rattled
POISEDSelf-possessed
POISEDSelf-confident
POISEDSelf-assured
POISEDReady to strike