Synonyms for posture
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The way a person holds and positions their body.
- n. 2
A situation or condition.
- v. 1
To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired.
If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?
Related words
- Word family
- posture-maker posture-master posturize posturogram posturograph
- Phrases
- stretch-attend posture
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A pose is a position studied for artistic effect, or considered with reference to such effect; the unconscious posture of a spectator or listener may be an admirable pose from an artist's standpoint.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- attitude Don't take that dramatic attitude all of a sudden.
- stance Indonesia is unique in its stance towards religion.
- strength I have underestimated the strength of my opponent.
- deportment She gave her reporters social deportment tips.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| posture | steady | |
| attitude | falling | |
| stance | rising | |
| asana | rising | |
| strength | steady | |
| deportment | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- sit1
- 4 letters
- pose1
- 5 letters
- state1, model2, phase1, asana
- 6 letters
- aspect2, stance1
- 7 letters
- bearing2
- 8 letters
- position3, strength1, attitude3, carriage2
- 9 letters
- situation4, condition3
- 10 letters
- deportment3
- 11 letters
- predicament4
- 12 letters
- circumstance3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (model2 = 2 syllables).