Posture — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpäs-chər/ pos·ture

Meaning & Definition of Posture

Posture (noun)

  1. the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
  2. the pose of a model or artistic figure
  3. state or condition at a given time especially with respect to capability in particular circumstances

Posture (verb)

  1. to cause to assume a given posture, pose
  2. to assume a posture; especially, to strike a pose for effect
  3. to assume an artificial or pretended attitude, attitudinize

Posture (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a general way of holding the body

    "a good upright posture will prevent backaches"

    similar: attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station
    related: attention, body language, pose, seat, bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment, air, presence, aspect, look, mien

  2. position with regard to conditions and circumstances

    "claims that the country's defense posture is weak"

    similar: ball game, deal, footing, picture, scene, situation, status, story
    related: rank, standing, place, spot, state, score, status quo

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Posture

The most common words with a similar meaning to Posture:

attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station, ball game, deal, footing, picture, scene, situation, status, story

Related Words for Posture

attention, body language, pose, seat, bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment, air, presence, aspect, look, mien, rank, standing, place, spot, state, score, status quo

Word Forms of Posture

Inflections: postured, posturing

Derived words: posturer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Posture

Middle French, from Italian postura, from Latin positura, from positus, past participle of ponere to place position

First known use: circa 1586

Frequently Asked Questions about Posture

What does "Posture" mean?

"Posture" means the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Posture"?

Other words for "Posture" include attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station, ball game, deal and footing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Posture" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Posture"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Posture". Common alternatives include attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station, ball game, deal, footing, picture and scene.

How do you use "Posture" in a sentence?

Examples of "Posture" in a sentence: "a good upright posture will prevent backaches"; "claims that the country's defense posture is weak".

Is "Posture" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Posture" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Posture"?

"Posture" is pronounced /ˈpäs-chər/ and divided into syllables as pos·ture.

What is the origin of the word "Posture"?

"Posture" comes from Middle French, from Italian postura, from Latin positura, from positus, past participle of ponere to place position. First known use: circa 1586.

What is another word for "Posture" meaning "a general way of holding the body"?

When "Posture" (noun) means a general way of holding the body, synonyms include attitude, carriage, poise, stance and station.