posture (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒstʃər/

Definition

The way a person holds their body when standing or sitting.

Examples

• She has excellent posture, always sitting up straight.

• His slumped posture made him look tired.

• Practice good posture to avoid back pain.

How to Use posture

posture of (prepositional phrase)

A particular attitude or way of behaving in relation to something. — "The government's posture of neutrality was widely criticized."

Synonyms of posture

Words with a similar meaning to posture:

• stance
• bearing
• carriage

Antonyms of posture

Words with the opposite meaning to posture:

• slouch
• collapse

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