verb🔗ShareTo put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired"He spent the whole party posturing in front of the mirror, hoping someone would compliment his new haircut. "appearancebodyactionattitudecharacterpositionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pretend to have an opinion or a conviction"He spent the entire meeting posturing about his knowledge of economics, even though he clearly didn't understand the basics. "attitudecharactermindhumanpersonphilosophypoliticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place in a particular position or attitude; to pose."to posture oneself; to posture a model"attitudepositionappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude."The politician's angry shouting was just posturing; he didn't really believe what he was saying. "attitudeactionappearancebodycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc."The male peacock's elaborate posturing, with its fanned tail feathers, is a clear signal to attract a mate. "animalbirdcommunicationbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
