C1 adjective Formel

subposful

/sʌbˈpɒsfʊl/

Characterized by having an underlying purpose or a secondary, subtle intention that supports a main goal. It describes actions, statements, or strategies that contain a hidden layer of meaning or a subordinate objective that is not immediately obvious.

Exemples

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1

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

2

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

3

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

Famille de mots

Nom
subposfulness
Adverbe
subposfully
Adjectif
subposful
Apparenté
subposition
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'submarine' (sub-) that has a specific 'position' (pos) and is 'full' of hidden intent under the water's surface.

Quiz rapide

The diplomat's ____ response left many wondering about the true intentions of his government regarding the border treaty.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : subposful

Exemples

1

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

everyday

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

2

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

formal

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

3

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

informal

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

4

The author's use of irony is subposful, serving to critique social norms beneath the surface of the narrative.

academic

The author's use of irony is subposful, serving to critique social norms beneath the surface of the narrative.

5

Our new marketing strategy needs to be subposful to build long-term brand loyalty while driving immediate sales traffic.

business

Our new marketing strategy needs to be subposful to build long-term brand loyalty while driving immediate sales traffic.

Famille de mots

Nom
subposfulness
Adverbe
subposfully
Adjectif
subposful
Apparenté
subposition

Collocations courantes

subposful intent subposful intent
subposful remark subposful remark
subposful gesture subposful gesture
subposful strategy subposful strategy
subposful layer subposful layer

Phrases Courantes

with subposful intent

with subposful intent

a subposful glance

a subposful glance

layered and subposful

layered and subposful

Souvent confondu avec

subposful vs purposeful

Purposeful implies a direct and obvious goal, whereas subposful implies a secondary or hidden one.

subposful vs submissive

Submissive relates to yielding to authority, while subposful relates to having an underlying intent.

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Notes d'usage

This word is typically used in literary or high-level analytical contexts to describe communication or behavior that is multi-layered. It is most effective when describing a situation where the primary action hides a more important, secondary motive.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse this with 'purposeful' and use it to mean simply 'having a goal' rather than 'having a secondary or underlying goal'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'submarine' (sub-) that has a specific 'position' (pos) and is 'full' of hidden intent under the water's surface.

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the prefix 'sub-' (under/secondary) with the root 'pos' (from Latin 'positus', meaning placed or positioned) and the suffix '-ful'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used in comparative forms (more subposful, most subposful).

Quiz rapide

The diplomat's ____ response left many wondering about the true intentions of his government regarding the border treaty.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : subposful

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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