attitudinize
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of attitudinize
1775–85; attitudin- ( see attitudinarian) + -ize
Example Sentences
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The passing of Lola sent a quiver through them and they were ready for the first available opportunity to attitudinize about her chair.
From The Rustle of Silk by Hamilton, Cosmo
He was compelled the while to attitudinize incessantly as a genius.
From Art in England Notes and Studies by Cook, Dutton
A bird seldom sings when watched, and Nature is no coquette, and will not ogle and attitudinize when stared at.
From Our Friend John Burroughs by Barrus, Clara
One of the rare women who never pout or attitudinize, she could fling her glove gracefully—one might add, capturingly under every aspect, she was a handsome belligerent.
From The Amazing Marriage — Complete by Meredith, George
They never do anything that I can see, except attitudinize.
From The Jonathan Papers by Morris, Elisabeth Woodbridge
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