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attitudinize

at·ti·tu·di·nize
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [at-i-tood-n-ahyz, -tyood-]
    • /ˌæt ɪˈtud nˌaɪz, -ˈtyud-/
    • /ˌæ.tɪ.ˈtjuː.dɪ.naɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-i-tood-n-ahyz, -tyood-]
    • /ˌæt ɪˈtud nˌaɪz, -ˈtyud-/

Definitions of attitudinize word

  • verb attitudinize to adopt a pose or opinion for effect; strike an attitude 3
  • intransitive verb attitudinize to strike an attitude; pose 3
  • verb without object attitudinize to assume attitudes; pose for effect. 1
  • noun attitudinize Adopt or express a particular attitude or attitudes, typically just for effect. 1
  • verb attitudinize (Intransitive Verb) To assume an affected, unnatural exaggerated attitude or pose. 0
See all 5 definitions of attitudinize

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Origin of attitudinize

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; attitudin- (see attitudinarian) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Attitudinize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Attitudinize

attitudinize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for attitudinize

verb attitudinize

  • masquerade — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
  • pose — a movement in which the dancer steps, in any desired position, from one foot to the other with a straight knee onto the flat foot, demi-pointe, or pointe.
  • show off — a theatrical production, performance, or company.
  • posture — the relative disposition of the parts of something.
All 4 Synonyms of attitudinize

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