posture

noun
UK: /ˈpɒs.tʃər/
US: /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

  1. The way someone holds their body when standing or sitting.

    1. He has a bad posture because he sits all day at work.
    2. Good posture can help alleviate back pain and improve overall health.

  2. A particular way of behaving or thinking about something.

    1. The company adopted a defensive posture in the negotiations.
    2. Her confident posture during the presentation impressed the entire team.

Synonyms

stance bearing attitude demeanor
posture verb

  1. To behave in a way that is intended to impress or deceive others.

    1. He postured as an expert, but he didn't know much.
    2. The politician postured for the cameras, pretending to care about the issue.

  2. To place your body in a particular position, often to be photographed or painted.

    1. The model postured gracefully for the photographer.
    2. She postured in front of the mirror, admiring her reflection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "posture" in English means: The way someone holds their body when standing or sitting., A particular way of behaving or thinking about something..

The phonetic transcription of "posture" is /ˈpɒs.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "posture": stance, bearing, attitude, demeanor.

Example usage of "posture": "He has a bad posture because he sits all day at work.". More examples on the page.