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What is another word for Posture? – 195 Posture Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stance pose position bearing attitude demeanor carriage deportment posture alignment orientation angle slant incline slope lean bend curvature straightness uprightness erectness rigidity flexibility agility grace poise balance stability composure calmness serenity tranquility stillness motionlessness immobility steadiness firmness solidity stiffness rigour inflexibility awkwardness clumsiness gangliness gawkiness lumpiness stiffness rigidness tenseness tautness tightness.

    Meaning of Posture

    The primary meaning of the word "posture" refers to the position or bearing of the body, whether sitting, standing, or lying down.

    Definitions

    • The position or bearing of the body, especially the position of the limbs or the trunk, in relation to the surrounding environment.
    • A person's attitude or demeanor, as reflected in their bodily position or bearing.
    • The state or condition of being in a particular position or attitude, especially one that is considered to be characteristic or typical.

    Etymology of Posture

    The word "posture" comes from the Old French word "posture", which is derived from the Latin word "positura", meaning "a placing" or "a positioning".
    The Latin word "positura" is a noun form of the verb "ponere", which means "to place" or "to put".
    The word "posture" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the position or bearing of the body.

    Example Uses

    • She maintained a good posture during the interview to show confidence.
    • The athlete's posture was affected by the injury, causing them to limp.
    • The teacher reminded the students to sit up straight and maintain good posture.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    slouch stoop hunch slump droop sag lean bend curve twist contort distort deform misshape malfunction irregularity abnormality awkwardness clumsiness unsteadiness instability shakiness unbalance asymmetry crookedness unevenness lopsidedness asymmetricalness.

    Related Nouns

    body figure form shape frame skeleton muscles bones joints limbs torso trunk head neck spine backbone vertebrae pelvis hips legs feet arms hands fingers posture alignment orientation position bearing attitude demeanor composure balance stability poise grace flexibility agility mobility movement.

    Related Verbs

    sit stand lie lean bend curve twist contort distort deform misshape move shift change adjust alter modify improve correct straighten align orient position place put pose posture balance stabilize steady calm compose relax tense tighten stiffen rigidify.

    Related Adjectives

    good bad proper improper correct incorrect straight upright erect rigid stiff flexible agile mobile stable balanced poised gracious elegant awkward clumsy gangly gawky lumpy stiff rigid tense tight calm composed relaxed serene tranquil still motionless immobile steady firm solid.