attitudinised
|at-ti-tu-di-nised|
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/əˈtɪtʃəˌdaɪzd/
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/əˈtɪtʃɪdɪnaɪzd/
(attitudinise)
assume an affected pose
Etymology
'attitudinise' originates from English formation in the 19th century by combining 'attitude' with the verbalizing suffix '-ize' (from Greek/Latin-derived -ize).
'attitude' itself comes into English via French 'attitude' (and Italian 'attitudine'), originally referring to posture or position; the verb-forming '-ize' was later attached to produce 'attitudinize/attitudinise', and the past form became 'attitudinised'.
Initially it referred specifically to adopting a posture or physical stance ('posture'), and over time it broadened to mean assuming an affective or stylistic attitude (often with an implication of affectation).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'attitudinise' (to assume or adopt an attitude, often affectedly).
She attitudinised through the entire interview, answering with exaggerated poses rather than direct replies.
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Adjective 1
characterized by adopted or affected attitudes; posed or artificial in manner.
His manner at the party was clearly attitudinised, more about image than feeling.
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Last updated: 2025/11/16 07:14