posture

/pˈɑstʃɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the arrangement of the body and its limbs
   “he assumed an attitude of surrender”
2. characteristic way of bearing one's body
   “stood with good posture”
3. a rationalized mental attitude
4. capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
   “we faced an army of great strength”

verb

1. behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
   “Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!”
2. assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   “We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often”

Synonyms for posture

• position
• attitude
• carriage
• bearing
• stance
• military capability
• military strength
• strength
• military posture
• pose
• model
• sit