posture

/pˈɒst‍ʃɐ/

/ˈpɑstʃɝ/

Posture

the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing

synonyms : bearing

the state or condition of a person's physical alignment, balance, and coordination

synonyms : attitude

capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

a rationalized mental attitude

synonyms : position

to posture

MAIN VERB

assume a posture as for artistic purposes

synonyms : model

behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others

synonyms : pose

Examples

1. Good posture helps support the backbone and reduces strain on the back.

2. Mary had been practicing good posture for so long that she no longer had to think about sitting up straight, as they say habit is second nature.

3. She has a slim and graceful posture.

4. Gents, the secret is posture.