posture
word
Definition
The way someone holds their body when standing or sitting. It can also mean a person's attitude or position on a particular issue.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to physical body positioning, especially in health, fitness, and manners. As a metaphor, 'posture' can mean someone's attitude or official stance, especially in politics or debate. Common phrases: 'good posture', 'adopt a posture', 'defensive posture'.
Spanish: posturaPortuguese (BR): posturaPortuguese (PT): posturaChinese (Simplified): 姿势 - 态度 (立场)Chinese (Traditional): 姿勢 - 態度 (立場)Hindi: मुद्रा - रवैया (रुख)Arabic: وضعية - موقف (تصرف)Bengali: অবস্থান - ভঙ্গি (দেহের) - মনোভাব (আচরণে)Russian: осанка - позиция (отношение)Japanese: 姿勢 - 態度Vietnamese: tư thế - thái độKorean: 자세 - 태도Turkish: duruş - tutum (davranış)Urdu: انداز - رویہ (موقف)Indonesian: postur - sikap
Example Sentences
The doctor told him to correct his posture.
basic
She has very good posture when she sits at her desk.
basic
Good posture is important for your health.
basic
His defensive posture made everyone nervous at the meeting.
natural
She adopted a positive posture during the negotiations.
natural
Your posture says a lot about your confidence.
natural