Pose: meaning, definitions and examples
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pose
[ poสz ]
strike a pose
To assume a particular position, especially a stylish or dramatic one, for a photograph or painting. It often involves deliberately positioning one's body in a way that is aesthetically pleasing or visually interesting.
Synonyms
model, position, post, posture
Examples of usage
- He posed against the graffiti-covered wall for the fashion magazine photoshoot.
- She posed with her hand on her hip and a confident smile on her face.
- The model posed in a variety of outfits for the catalog photos.
a deliberate or theatrical movement or stance
A deliberate or theatrical movement or stance used for a specific purpose, such as in dance, modeling, or photography. It can also refer to a particular way of standing or sitting that is intended to convey a specific message or emotion.
Synonyms
attitude, gesture, position, stance
Examples of usage
- The ballerina held a graceful pose at the end of her performance.
- He struck a dramatic pose on the red carpet, drawing attention from photographers.
- The portrait painter asked the subject to hold a serious pose for the painting.
Translations
Translations of the word "pose" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pose
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Pose
๐ฎ๐ฉ pose
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ poza
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใบ
๐ซ๐ท pose
๐ช๐ธ pose
๐น๐ท poz
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pรณza
๐ธ๐ฐ pรณza
๐จ๐ณ ๅงฟๅฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ poza
๐ฎ๐ธ stelling
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ poza
๐ฒ๐ฝ pose
Word origin
The word 'pose' originated from the Middle English term 'posen,' which meant to place in a particular position. It has its roots in Old French and possibly from Latin 'pausare,' meaning to stop or rest. Over time, the word evolved to encompass not just physical positioning but also the idea of presenting oneself deliberately for a specific purpose, such as in art or photography.
See also: depose, dispose, expose, impose, poser, posing, repose, transpose, unposed.