posing
word · lemma: pose
/ˈpoʊzɪŋ/
POH-zing
/pˈəʊzɪŋ/
POH-zing
Definition
Holding your body in a particular position, usually for a photo, painting, or to look a certain way. It can also mean pretending to be something you are not.
Usage & Nuances
'Posing' is common when talking about photography, fashion, or art. Informally, it can suggest someone is acting or pretending to be something they're not ('posing as a doctor'). Context will make it clear if you mean physical posture or pretending.
Spanish: posando - fingiendo (ser alguien que no es)Portuguese (BR): posando - fingindo (ser alguém que não é)Portuguese (PT): posando - fingindo (ser alguém que não é)Chinese (Simplified): 摆姿势 - 假装Chinese (Traditional): 擺姿勢 - 假裝Hindi: पोज़ देना - झूठा दिखावा करनाArabic: يتظاهر - يقف بوضع معين للتصويرBengali: পোজ দেওয়া - ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করাRussian: позирование - притворствоJapanese: ポーズをとる - なりすますVietnamese: tạo dáng - giả vờ (giả mạo)Korean: 포즈를 취하다 - 행세하다Turkish: poz vermek - rol yapmakUrdu: پوز دینا - بہروپیہ بنناIndonesian: berpose - berpura-pura
Example Sentences
She is posing for a photo.
basic
The model spent hours posing at the studio.
basic
He was posing as a doctor to trick people.
basic
Stop posing and just smile naturally!
natural
I caught him posing as my boss in an email.
natural
Some influencers spend more time posing than actually living.
natural