POSTURE
/ˈpɒstʃə/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of POSTURE
The way a person holds and positions their body.
A situation or condition.
One's attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.
To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
"If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"
To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
"The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."
To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
"to posture oneself; to posture a model"
Examples of POSTURE in a Sentence
- "If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"
- "The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."
- "to posture oneself; to posture a model"
Word Details
Is POSTURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POSTURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of POSTURE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for POSTURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | s | t | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Anagrams of POSTURE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSTURE
100 words from the letters in POSTURE
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How to Use POSTURE in Word Games
POSTURE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since POSTURE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POSTURE to find 100 additional valid words.