Posture (Verb)
Meaning 1
Behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others; "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"; "She postured and made a total fool of herself".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She can't stop posturing in front of the mirror trying to perfect her supposed image of sophistication.
- During the party he postured like an intellectual but hardly anyone was impressed.
- Dissatisfied with being ignored, the young actor began to posture at every available opportunity.
- After winning the minor award, the musician postured on stage, exaggerating every move to gain more attention.
- Without realizing how ridiculous he looked, the new employee continued to posture like a seasoned executive.
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Meaning 2
Assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The model struck a thoughtful posture for the painter to capture on canvas.
- The actors were instructed to maintain regal posture to convey the nobility of the characters.
- Hemingway was known to posture in front of the camera, exuding confidence and masculinity.
- Her slender frame was perfect for the artist, who asked her to posture in a flowing dance pose.
- The woman was hired to posture in various states of undress, showcasing her body in a series of provocative sketches.