attitudiniser
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/əˈtɪtʊdɪnaɪzər/
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/əˈtɪtʊdɪnaɪzə/
(attitudinise)
assume an affected pose
Etymology
'attitudinise' originates from English, formed from the noun 'attitude' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from Greek '-izein' via Latin and French), where 'attitude' ultimately came via Italian 'attitudine' from Latin 'aptitudo' meaning 'fitness' or 'suitability'.
'attitude' entered English from French 'attitude' and Italian 'attitudine'; in English the suffix '-ize' was attached to create 'attitudinize/attitudinise' in the 19th century, and the agent noun 'attitudinizer/attitudiniser' developed by adding '-er'.
Initially it meant 'to assume or adopt a particular attitude or pose (often for effect)'; over time the meaning has remained largely the same, with a continued sense of affectation or posing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who attitudinises; someone who habitually assumes affected attitudes or poses, often to impress or draw attention.
He came across as more of an attitudiniser than a serious artist.
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Verb 1
to assume an attitude or pose, especially an affected or exaggerated one, often for dramatic effect or to impress others (present tense form of 'attitudinise').
At the reception she attitudinised, adopting theatrical gestures and dramatic expressions.
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Last updated: 2025/11/16 07:28