body language
noun
: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others
Examples of body language in a Sentence
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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During the delivery of your presentation, track how your audience is responding in real time, with special emphasis on their nonverbal reactions: facial expressions and body language.
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Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Walter's claws are also not out, and his body language is relaxed despite standing up, two other ways that indicate your cat is playing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Maya watches them, trying to read Colin’s body language.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
One game after being badly embarrassed on the offensive end in Minnesota, the Lakers were clobbered on the other end in Miami — their body language, their lack of energy and worst of all, their general lack of fight all reasons for serious concern.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Walter's claws are also not out, and his body language is relaxed despite standing up, two other ways that indicate your cat is playing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Maya watches them, trying to read Colin’s body language.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
One game after being badly embarrassed on the offensive end in Minnesota, the Lakers were clobbered on the other end in Miami — their body language, their lack of energy and worst of all, their general lack of fight all reasons for serious concern.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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