The tightrope walker crossed the chasm with poise.

Meaning: A person who walks on a thin rope stretched high in the air moved from one side of a deep, narrow valley with steep sides to the other in a calm, confident manner.

Choice of Words: Tightrope means a thin rope stretched high in the air. Walker means a person who walks. Crossed means to move from one side of something to the other. Chasm means a deep, narrow valley with steep sides. Poise means a calm, confident manner. Together, the sentence describes the tightrope walker's skill and composure.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Tightrope walker balanced skillfully.
• Tightrope walker balanced skillfully, arms steady.
• Tightrope walker bowed, acknowledging the applause.
• Tightrope walker took a deep breath, relieved.
• Tightrope walker bowed, acknowledging the ovation.
• The young girl danced with grace and poise.
• The dancer moved gracefully across the stage with poise.
• Dancer twirled with grace and poise.
• Acrobats balanced on tightrope skillfully.
• The acrobat balanced on a tightrope with ease.