Definition

To take on a pretentious or exaggerated attitude or posture, often to impress others.

Example

He tends to attitudinize when he is trying to impress his friends.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people just love to attitudinize in social settings?

Yeah, it's like they think they're the center of attention all the time.

Exactly! It can be really off-putting when someone tries too hard to show off.

Totally! I prefer when people are just themselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Attitudinize is formed from "attitude" (from Latin "aptitudo", meaning fitness or suitability) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word means to adopt or assume a particular attitude or mannerism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'attitude' as the way someone holds themselves, and '-ize' means to make or become. So, when you attitudinize, you are making or adopting a specific attitude.

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