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(pɒstʃəʳ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense postures, present participle posturing, past tense, past participle postured
1. variable noun
Your posture is the position in which you stand or sit.
You can make your stomach look flatter instantly by improving your posture.
Exercise, fresh air, and good posture are all helpful.
Sit in a relaxed upright posture.
2. countable noun [usually singular, usually adjective NOUN]
A posture is an attitude that you have towards something.
[formal]
The military machine is ready to change its defensive posture to one prepared foraction.
None of the banks changed their posture on the deal as a result of the inquiry.
Synonyms: attitude, feeling, mood, point of view More Synonyms of posture
3. verb [usually cont]
You can say that someone is posturing when you disapprove of their behaviour because you think they are trying to give a particular impression in order to deceive people.
[formal, disapproval]
She says the President may just be posturing. [VERB]
Synonyms: show off [informal], pose, affect, hot-dog [mainly US] More Synonyms of posture
posturing uncountable noun
Any calls for a new U.N. resolution are largely political posturing.
There's been a lot of posturing on both sides.
More Synonyms of posture

posture in British English

(ˈpɒstʃə)
noun
1. 
a position or attitude of the limbs or body
2. 
a characteristic manner of bearing the body; carriage
to have good posture
3. 
the disposition of the parts of a visible object
4. 
a mental attitude or frame of mind
5. 
a state, situation, or condition
6. 
a false or affected attitude; pose
verb
7. 
to assume or cause to assume a bodily position or attitude
8. (intransitive)
to assume an affected or unnatural bodily or mental posture; pose
Derived forms
postural (ˈpostural)
adjective
posturer (ˈposturer)
noun
Word origin
C17: via French from Italian postura, from Latin positūra, from pōnere to place

posture in American English

(ˈpɑstʃər)
noun
1. 
the position or carriage of the body in standing or sitting; bearing
2. 
such a position assumed as in posing for an artist
3. 
the way things stand; condition with respect to circumstances
the delicate posture of foreign affairs
4. 
a. 
an attitude of mind; frame of mind
b. 
an attitude assumed merely for effect
5. 
an official stand or position, as that taken by a nation on a major issue
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈpostured or ˈposturing
6. 
to place in a particular posture; pose
verb intransitive
7. 
to assume a bodily or mental posture; esp., to assume an attitude merely for effect;pose
SYNONYMY NOTE: posture refers to the habitual or assumed disposition of the parts of the body in standing,sitting, etc. [erect posture]; attitude refers to a posture assumed either unconsciously, as in manifesting a mood or emotion,or intentionally for carrying out a particular purpose [an attitude of watchfulness]; pose1 suggests a posture assumed, usually deliberately, as for artistic effect [to hold a pose for a photographer]; stance refers to a particular way of standing, esp. with reference to the position of thefeet, as in certain sports [the stance of a golfer]
Derived forms
postural (ˈpostural)
adjective
posturer (ˈposturer)
noun
Word origin
MFr < It postura < L positura, a position < ponere, to place: see position

Examples of 'posture' in a sentence
posture

If they've got good posture.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If they've got good posture.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The risk factors for each of them can be dramatically reduced with good posture.
The Sun (2014)
You can improve your balance and posture while just sitting at your desk.
The Sun (2009)
What both men were really playing at was political posturing.
The Sun (2010)
His posture is genuinely one of respect.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The position or posture adopted for meditation is of importance.
Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)
You can see her posture change at certain times.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Lean forward from your hips keeping a good posture with your back.
The Sun (2012)
There should be no room for the political posturing we have seen so far.
The Sun (2016)
The man in the brace position struggled back into an upright posture.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This all adds up to mobility and frequent changes in posture.
Lamplugh, Diana & Sterwin, Diana & Nottidge, Pamela Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989)
It is best to learn the technique from an experienced teacher because there are many individual differences in body posture.
Ridgway, Roy Caring for your Unborn Child (1990)
This is partly a defensive posture, partly an aggressive one.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There are effects on whole body posture through the hips, lower back and into the neck.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It's a dynamic and vigorous yoga that uses the breath to flow from one posture into another.
The Sun (2006)
It's usually caused by posture.
The Sun (2009)
To combat the poor posture caused by technology use, back strengthening and chest opening yoga moves including the cobra are thrown in.
The Sun (2015)
The England management had clearly had enough of their star player's posturing and provocative behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In others he is praying, or striking a military posture, or looking pensive and scholarly.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As any stiffness eases, sufferers are encouraged to gradually increase their range of neck movement, and maintain good posture when sitting or walking.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

In other languages
posture

British English: posture NOUN
Your posture is the position in which you stand or sit.
You can make your stomach look flatter instantly by improving your posture.
  • American English: posture
  • Brazilian Portuguese: postura
  • Chinese: > 姿势站或坐的
  • European Spanish: postura
  • French: posture
  • German: Haltung
  • Italian: postura
  • Japanese: 姿勢
  • Korean: 자세
  • European Portuguese: postura
  • Latin American Spanish: postura
British English: posture VERB
You can say that someone is posturing when you disapprove of their behaviour because you think they are trying to give a particular impression in order to deceive people.
She says the President may just be posturing.
  • American English: posture
  • Brazilian Portuguese: posar
  • Chinese: 作态
  • European Spanish: aparentar
  • French: faire du cinéma
  • German: sich in Pose werfen
  • Italian: posare
  • Japanese: ふりをする
  • Korean: 가식을 부리다
  • European Portuguese: posar
  • Latin American Spanish: aparentar

Chinese translation of 'posture'

posture

(ˈpɔstʃəʳ)

n

  1. (c/u) (physical) 姿势(勢) (zīshì) (个(個), gè)
  2. (c) (frm, fig, = attitude) 态(態)度 (tàidu) (种(種), zhǒng)

vi

  1. 摆(擺)姿势(勢) (bǎi zīshì)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a position or way in which a person stands, walks, etc.
She walked haltingly and her posture was stooped.
Synonyms
bearing
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
set
the set of his shoulders
position
He had raised himself into a sitting position.
attitude
scenes of the king in various attitudes of worshipping
pose
We have had several sittings in various poses.
stance
The detective shifted her stance from one foot to the other.
carriage
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
disposition
mien (literary)
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
2 (noun) 
Definition
a mental attitude
None of the banks changed their posture on the deal as a result of the inquiry.
Synonyms
attitude
the general change in attitude towards them
feeling
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
mood
You are clearly in a good mood today.
point of view
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
stance
They have maintained a consistently neutral stance.
outlook
The illness had a profound effect on his outlook.
inclination
disposition
standpoint
From my standpoint, you know, this thing is just ridiculous.
frame of mind
She was not in the right frame of mind to continue.
3 (noun) 
Synonyms
state
You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state.
position
He's going to be in a difficult position if things go badly.
condition
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
situation
We are in a difficult financial situation.
circumstance
I'm not sure how impressed Dad was by this change in my circumstances.
phase
The crisis is entering a crucial phase.
mode
the capitalist mode of production
(verb) 
Definition
to behave in an exaggerated way to attract attention
Rock stars sneered, postured and leaped on the TV screen.
Synonyms
show off (informal)
He had been showing off at the poker table.
pose
He criticized them for posing pretentiously.
affect
hot-dog mainly US)
make a show
showboat
put on airs
try to attract attention
attitudinize
do something for effect

Additional synonyms

in the sense of carriage
Definition
the way a person holds and moves his or her head and body
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
Synonyms
bearing,
posture,
gait,
deportment,
air
in the sense of circumstance
I'm not sure how impressed Dad was by this change in my circumstances.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
means,
position,
station,
resources,
status,
lifestyle
in the sense of condition
Definition
a particular state of being
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
position,
status,
circumstances,
plight,
status quo,
case,
predicament

Synonyms of 'posture'

posture

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of feeling
Definition
opinion or view
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
point of view,
instinct,
inclination
in the sense of frame of mind
Definition
a state of mind
She was not in the right frame of mind to continue.
Synonyms
mood,
state,
spirit,
attitude,
humour,
temper,
outlook,
disposition,
mind-set,
fettle
in the sense of mien
Definition
a person's manner, bearing, or appearance
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
Synonyms
demeanour,
look,
air,
bearing,
appearance,
aspect,
presence,
manner,
carriage,
aura,
countenance (literary),
deportment
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
in the sense of mood
Definition
a temporary state of mind or temper
You are clearly in a good mood today.
Synonyms
state of mind,
spirit,
humour,
temper,
vein,
tenor,
disposition,
frame of mind
in the sense of outlook
Definition
a general attitude to life
The illness had a profound effect on his outlook.
Synonyms
attitude,
views,
opinion,
position,
approach,
mood,
perspective,
point of view,
stance,
viewpoint,
disposition,
standpoint,
frame of mind,
angle,
slant
in the sense of phase
Definition
any distinct or characteristic stage in a sequence of events
The crisis is entering a crucial phase.
Synonyms
stage,
time,
state,
point,
position,
step,
development,
condition,
period,
chapter,
aspect,
juncture
in the sense of point of view
Definition
a mental viewpoint or attitude
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
feeling,
thought,
idea,
approach,
judgment,
sentiment,
viewpoint,
way of thinking,
way of looking at it
in the sense of pose
Definition
a position taken up for an artist or photographer
We have had several sittings in various poses.
Synonyms
posture,
position,
bearing,
attitude,
stance,
mien (literary)
in the sense of pose
Definition
to behave in an affected way in order to impress others
He criticized them for posing pretentiously.
Synonyms
put on airs,
affect,
posture,
show off (informal),
showboat,
strike an attitude,
attitudinize

Additional synonyms

in the sense of position
Definition
the way in which a person or thing is placed or arranged
He had raised himself into a sitting position.
Synonyms
posture,
attitude,
arrangement,
pose,
stance,
disposition (archaic)
in the sense of position
He's going to be in a difficult position if things go badly.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
condition,
set of circumstances,
plight,
strait(s),
predicament
in the sense of set
Definition
manner of standing
the set of his shoulders
Synonyms
position,
bearing,
attitude,
carriage,
turn,
fit,
hang,
posture
in the sense of situation
Definition
state of affairs
We are in a difficult financial situation.
Synonyms
position,
state,
case,
condition,
circumstances,
equation,
plight,
status quo,
state of affairs,
ball game (informal),
kettle of fish (informal)
in the sense of stance
Definition
the manner and position in which a person stands
The detective shifted her stance from one foot to the other.
Synonyms
posture,
carriage,
bearing,
deportment
in the sense of stance
Definition
an attitude towards a particular matter
They have maintained a consistently neutral stance.
Synonyms
attitude,
stand,
position,
viewpoint,
standpoint
in the sense of standpoint
Definition
a point of view from which a matter is considered
From my standpoint, you know, this thing is just ridiculous.
Synonyms
point of view,
position,
angle,
viewpoint,
stance,
vantage point
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