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Pose (Noun)

Meaning 1

A posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

  • Attitude
  • Posture

Related Words

  • Pose (verb)

Meaning 2

Affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on airs with me".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • She struck a pose in front of the mirror, trying to look as sophisticated as possible.
  • His pretentious pose as a connoisseur of fine art was quickly exposed when he couldn't identify a famous painting.
  • The celebrity's pose as a humble and down-to-earth person was just an act for the cameras.
  • Her friends saw through her pose as a victim and knew she was just trying to get attention.
  • The politician's pose as a champion of the common man was undermined by his lavish lifestyle.

Synonyms

  • Airs

Hypernyms

  • Affectedness

Related Words

  • Pose (verb)

Meaning 3

A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Affectedness
  • Mannerism
  • Affectation

Hypernyms

  • Simulation
  • Feigning
  • Pretense
  • Pretence

Hyponyms

  • Radical Chic
  • Attitude

Related Words

  • Pose (verb)
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