attitudinizing
|at-ti-tu-di-niz-ing|
/əˈtɪtʃəˌnaɪz/
(attitudinize)
assume a pose
Etymology
'attitudinize' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the noun 'attitude' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
'attitude' came into English from French 'attitude', via Italian 'attitudine', ultimately from Latin 'aptitudo' (meaning 'fitness' or 'suitability'); the verb 'attitudinize' was later formed in English by adding '-ize' to 'attitude'.
Initially related to 'attitude' (a posture or disposition), 'attitudinize' developed the specific sense 'to assume or strike an attitude/pose', and over time acquired a frequent pejorative nuance of 'to adopt an affected or pretentious manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'attitudinize'; adopting an affected or ostentatious manner or pose, often to impress or attract attention.
She was attitudinizing at the party, striking exaggerated poses for the photographer.
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Last updated: 2025/11/16 08:52