Postured: meaning, definitions and examples

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postured

 

[ หˆpษ’s.tสƒษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

body position

To have assumed a particular position or stance, often with the intention of communicating something or expressing an attitude. 'Postured' can refer to the way someone holds themselves, which can convey confidence, submission, aggression, or other emotions. It is frequently used in contexts relating to body language and nonverbal communication, where the posture of an individual plays a crucial role in how they are perceived by others.

Synonyms

aligned, posed, positioned, stanced

Examples of usage

  • She postured confidently during the interview.
  • He postured defensively when challenged.
  • The dancer postured gracefully on stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "postured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น posturado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฐเฅ€เคฐเคฟเค• เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ postur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅงฟๅ‹ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท posture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ postura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุถุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅงฟๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถvqeyษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ postura

Etymology

The word 'postured' originates from the word 'posture,' which derives from the Latin 'ponere,' meaning 'to place or put.' In English, 'posture' appeared in the late 14th century, primarily associated with physical stance or position. Over time, the meaning expanded to encapsulate not only physical stances but also figurative speech, indicating an attitude or stance taken in discussions and debates. The transformation from 'posture' to 'postured' reflects its usage in the past participle form, illustrating that a person has assumed a specific position. The increasing importance of body language in social interactions has solidified the relevance of the term in modern vernacular, especially in discussions related to psychology, performance arts, and personal branding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,295, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.