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Definition of Poseur
1. Noun. A person who habitually pretends to be something he is not.
Generic synonyms: Exhibitionist, Show-off
Specialized synonyms: Poseuse
Derivative terms: Pose
Definition of Poseur
1. n. masc. A person who poses or attitudizes, esp. mentally.
Definition of Poseur
1. Noun. One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Poseur
1. an affected or insincere person [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poseur
Literary usage of Poseur
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Paris in Shadow by Lee Holt (1920)
"I trust I am no poseur: merely a plain man writing everyday happenings in time
of War. October 20. Even an old bachelor has his worries. ..."
2. Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life by Alec-Tweedie (Ethel) (1912)
"... or passed his fingers through them in a manner all his own, and appeared not
only a poseur in art, but a poseur in literature, and a poseur among men. ..."
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