attitudinize

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌætɪˈtjuːdɪnaɪz/

Verb

intransitive transitive

(intransitive) To assume an affected, unnatural exaggerated attitude or pose. / (transitive) To cause to assume a pose. / (transitive) To give the appearance of, make a show of by posing.

Japanese Meaning

（自動詞）わざとらしく誇張された、または不自然な態度やポーズを取ること。 / （他動詞）（人や物に）そのような態度やポーズを取らせる、または見せかけること。

What is this buttons?

At the gallery opening, some critics would attitudinize, striking dramatic poses and quoting obscure artists to seem avant-garde.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ギャラリーのオープニングで、一部の批評家は気取って演技じみたポーズをとり、前衛的に見せるために知名度の低いアーティストの言葉を引用した。

Details

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To assume an affected, unnatural exaggerated attitude or pose.

Charlotte, who has the best voice, was brought out to sing, but was placed a little behind, as her person is not quite perfect; Maria, who is the most picturesque figure, was put to attitudinise at the harp […]

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