Posing

/ˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of positioning oneself or adopting a particular pose.

Her posing for the camera was natural and effortless.

A fashionable or affected stance or manner of behavior.

The celebrity's posing at the event was all part of her public persona.

verb

The act of assuming a position or attitude for the purpose of being photographed or observed.

The model was posing for a photoshoot in a beautiful garden.

Presenting oneself in a particular way to create a specific impression.

He was posing as a wealthy businessman to gain access to the exclusive party.

Derived from the Latin 'ponere', meaning 'to place'.

striking a pose

Adopting a particular stance or position, often for effect.

posing a question

To ask a question, especially in a formal context.

posing as

To pretend to be someone or something else.

pose

A particular position or stance one takes.

posture

The way in which one holds the body.

Faking or pretending to be someone or something.

Stop posing, we know you're not an influencer.

Trying to show off or be flashy without substance.

He's just posing with that expensive car he's renting.