Meaning of the word posing in English

What does posing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

posing

US /ˈpoʊzɪŋ/
UK /ˈpəʊzɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of adopting a particular attitude or stance, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn

Example:
The models spent hours posing for the fashion shoot.
Her natural beauty made posing effortless.
2.

the act of pretending to be someone or something else in order to deceive

Example:
His constant posing as an expert eventually led to his downfall.
She was tired of his endless posing and insincerity.

Adjective

behaving in a way that is not natural or sincere, often to impress others

Example:
His smile seemed forced and rather posing.
She found his constant posing tiresome.