Posture ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Posture ( noun )

1. The position of the body when standing or sitting.
2. The way in which a person holds their body when standing or sitting, especially as an indication of their feelings or intentions.
3. A particular position assumed by an animal or bird, especially when threatened or aggressive.

Origin:

From the latin postura, from postus ("place.d")

Examples:

1. She adopted a relaxed posture.
2. His posture was upright and confident.
3. The cat's posture became aggressive when the dog approached.
4. The dog's posture was submissive when the cat approached.
5. Her posture became defensive when I asked her about her day.

(As a verb)

Posture ( verb )

1. The position of the body when standing or sitting.
2. The way in which a person holds their body when standing or sitting, especially as an indication of their feelings or intentions.
3. A particular position assumed by an animal or bird, especially when threatened or aggressive.

Origin:

From the latin postura, from postus ("place.d")

Examples:

1. She adopted a relaxed posture.
2. His posture was upright and confident.
3. The cat's posture became aggressive when the dog approached.
4. The dog's posture was submissive when the cat approached.
5. Her posture became defensive when I asked her about her day.