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noun
The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: posture, stance
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A disposition or state of mind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, figuratively, uncountable
Synonyms: posture
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Unpleasant behavior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, Philippines, UK, US, countable, informal, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, nautical, physical-sciences, transport
Synonyms: trim, orientation
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A position similar to an arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: ballet
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a theatrical pose created for effect
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: affectation, mannerism, pose, affectedness
noun
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: position, posture
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bodily property
Narrower terms: order arms, ballet position, decubitus, eversion, lithotomy position, lotus position, missionary position, pose, presentation, ectopia, asana, guard, sprawl, sprawling, stance, tuck
noun
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: mental attitude
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cognition, knowledge, noesis
Narrower terms: credence, acceptance, culture, defensive, defensive attitude, hardball, high horse, southernism, mentality, outlook, mindset, mind-set, paternalism, position, stance, posture, inclination, disposition, tendency, tolerance, intolerance, respect, esteem, regard, disrespect, reverence, irreverence, orientation
noun
position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: orientation
Narrower terms: trim
History
From French attitude, from Italian attitudine (“attitude, aptness”), from Medieval Latin aptitūdō (“aptitude”) and actitūdō (“acting, posture”), from Latin aptō and actitō. Doublet of aptitude.
Across languages
155 source translations are retained for this English entry.
