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Definition of poseur

poseur

/poʊˈzɜːr/
po · seur
Plural:poseurs
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poseur Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who behaves affectedly or pretends to be what they are not in order to impress others.

Example

"The art critics quickly dismissed the newcomer as a shallow poseur who cared more about fame than painting."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'poser' is often used interchangeably in informal contexts, 'poser' can also refer to a baffling question or puzzle, whereas 'poseur' strictly refers to a pretentious person.

• Rhymes for poseur

• Nearby Words

poseable
poser
poserish
poseur
posh
poshly
poshness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French 'poseur', literally meaning 'one who poses', from the verb 'poser' (to pose or put on airs).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poseur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poseur
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