English · Word Candidate

posture

/ˈpɒst͡ʃə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: postures · posturing · postured

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Meaning · English

The way a person holds and positions their body.

Noun

As if that whatsoever god who leads him Were slily crept into his human powers, And gave him graceful posture.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A situation or condition.

Noun

Even as I was reading these fables of my millions, there lay on the desk before me a statement of the exact posture of my affairs […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired.

Verb

If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction.

Verb

The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “posture” mean?

The way a person holds and positions their body.

Is “posture” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.