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posture

Definition

  • noun: the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing
  • noun: the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
  • verb: to cause to assume a given posture
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: pose, position, attitude

Examples

  • The country has taken an aggressive 'posture' on immigration.

  • She took a neutral 'posture' in the argument.

  • Human beings have an upright 'posture'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come on, drop the books. - On the floor? - Yes, drop them. Straighten up, shoulders back. If you girls only knew how important posture is. I didn't come here to enrol in a military school. All I want is $.. The Modigliani is $., and the Braque and Hieronymus Bosch (..)
    1957 Funny Face