Posing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpəʊzɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Posing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pose.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pose.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is posed.
- The act of one who poses or postures.
- (informal) The act of portraying oneself artificially, usually to make oneself appear grander or to fit in with the crowd; pretense
Example Sentences
different posings of what was essentially the same question
However much the Ghanaian masses warmed to the traditional pomp and circumstance of his occasional public appearances, members of the elite did not take Nkrumah's posings as a national chief seriously.
Word Forms
- posings
Synonyms for posing
Depending on context, synonyms include sitting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sitting, showing, arising, putting, pretending, creating.
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