attitudinize

• Verbe vieilli signifiant prendre une pose ou une attitude, surtout de manière théâtrale ou affectée.

An obsolete verb meaning to assume or adopt a pose or attitude, especially in a theatrical or affected manner.

1. Assume affected attitudesC2formal

   To adopt or strike a pose or attitude, often in a theatrical or exaggerated manner, especially to impress others.

   Prendre des poses affectées

   • The actor would often attitudinize in front of the mirror before a performance.
   • She tends to attitudinize when she wants to appear more sophisticated.
   • He attitudinized for the camera, striking dramatic poses.

   Synonymesgrandstandpeacockposepostureshowboat

   Antonymesactbehave