gestures
word · lemma: gesture
Definition
Movements of the hands, body, or face that express an idea or feeling without using words.
Usage & Nuances
'Gestures' is generally neutral and covers hand signals, body language, and facial expressions. Common collocations: 'hand gestures', 'facial gestures', 'making gestures'. Some gestures have different meanings in different cultures; be careful about context.
Example Sentences
She used her hands to make gestures during the presentation.
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Some gestures mean different things in different countries.
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Babies communicate with simple gestures before they speak.
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He pointed to the door with gestures to show us where to go.
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"Can you understand his gestures?" she whispered, confused.
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He talks a lot with his hands and uses big gestures when excited.
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