noun
Uncommon
posing
POH-zihng
Posing (noun) means the act of holding a body position, especially for a photo or artwork. Example: “The bodybuilders took turns posing on stage.”
noun
1
The act of holding a body position, especially for a photo or artwork.
"The bodybuilders took turns posing on stage."
2
Behaving in an affected, showy way to impress others.
"His posing on social media got old fast."
"All that posing at the party made her seem insincere."
"I can't stand his constant posing whenever the boss walks past."
How to use posing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStriking a body position for show, or acting in an affected way to impress people.
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What does “posing” mean?
The word “posing” means the act of holding a body position, especially for a photo or artwork. In plain terms, striking a body position for show, or acting in an affected way to impress people.
How do you pronounce “posing”?
“Posing” is pronounced POH-zihng (/ˈpoʊzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “posing” in a sentence?
Here is “posing” used in a sentence: “The bodybuilders took turns posing on stage.”
What part of speech is “posing”?
“Posing” is a noun.
Is “posing” a common word?
“Posing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “posing” have?
“Posing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of holding a body position, especially for a photo or artwork.
What is the difference between posing and modeling?
Posing refers to the act of holding a particular body position, often for a photo or piece of art, while modeling usually describes a paid or professional job that involves posing along with other tasks like fittings and shoots. Anyone can pose for a quick photo, but modeling implies a more sustained, often commercial, role.
What does it mean to accuse someone of posing?
When used to describe behavior rather than a photo, posing means acting in an affected or showy way to impress others rather than being genuine. Calling someone's behavior posing is usually a criticism, suggesting their attitude or actions are performative rather than sincere.
Is posing always negative?
No. Posing for a photograph or artwork is a neutral, everyday activity, but posing in the sense of behaving in a showy way to impress others carries a negative connotation, implying insincerity or affectation.
