POSTURE
(noun, verb)
There are 6 meanings of the word
Posture.
Definitions
Posture - as a noun
The arrangement of the body and its limbs
Example: "He assumed an attitude of surrender"
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Characteristic way of bearing one's body
Example: "Stood with good posture"
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A rationalized mental attitude
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Capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
Example: "We faced an army of great strength"
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Posture - as a verb
Behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
Example: "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"
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Example Sentences
"He postured himself confidently in front of the mirror."
"She postured as an expert in the field despite her lack of experience."
"The politician postured for the cameras to appear more compassionate."
"They postured as allies, but their true intentions were questionable."
"He postured himself as the leader of the group, always taking charge."
Word Game Points
Is POSTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, posture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POSTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is POSTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, posture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOSTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is POSTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, posture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOSTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.