pose, air, airs, affectation, mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving. pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

POSE definition: to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others. See examples of pose used in a sentence.

pose verb (POSITION) [ I ] to move into and stay in a particular position, usually so that you can be photographed or have your picture drawn or painted:

1. to assume or hold a physical position or attitude, as for an artistic purpose: to pose for a painter. 2. to pretend to be what one is not, esp. in order to impress or deceive; assume a false character: to pose …

To pose is to assume a particular stance. Like a runway model strutting to the end of the catwalk, posing with her hands on her hips, and then gracefully walking back.

A pose is a particular way that you stand, sit, or lie, for example when you are being photographed or painted. We have had several preliminary sittings in various poses.

to take or hold a bodily position, as in modeling clothing or having one's likeness painted or photograph taken. The photographer asked us to pose both standing and sitting. She poses for an art class on …