Postures

In its broadest sense, 'postures' refers to the ways in which someone holds their body, or the characteristic ways a person or group behaves or conducts themselves in relation to other people. It encompasses physical stances, facial expressions, and overall demeanor. It can also describe a deliberate adoption of a particular attitude or viewpoint, often for effect. This encompasses a range of meanings from a person's literal stance to a figurative position taken on an issue. It often implies communication, whether intentional or not, and reveals something of a person's internal state or external intentions.

Postures meaning with examples

• The dancer's elegant postures conveyed grace and strength, captivating the audience. Her poised stances, with back held straight, showed years of practice. The lighting emphasized the curves and angles of the dancers postures, which also told a story of her character and feelings. During the ballet performance, each posture and position held a specific emotional charge to the audience.
• The politician's aggressive postures during the debate alienated many voters. He stood tall and leaned forward, adopting physical postures of dominance, with hands raised above his waist to further amplify his message. His aggressive words, the stance that he took against the argument and his body posture were perceived as hostile during the debates, and led to a change in the audiences mood.
• The therapist analyzed the patient's postures to understand their emotional state. The slight hunch in the patient's shoulders and crossed arms told the therapist that she was closed off, that she was suffering and not comfortable. The therapist needed to address the postures and teach the patient how to change their postures and outlooks. The therapist addressed her patient's posture to help her.
• The company's new marketing postures focused on sustainability to appeal to a younger demographic. The new marketing strategy emphasized the importance of the environment. The company sought to position itself in a more positive way for sales, with a message of ethical behaviors. These postures shifted from a focus on product features to a more eco-conscious message to help business.