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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Non-verbal cues—such as body language, eye contact and tone of voice—play a significant role in communication.
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Stephen Nalley, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Typically, what follows is a set of memes, hyper-critical analysis, and tweets that will rip into the couple’s style and body language.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
How did the actors who switch bodies prepare and learn each other's mannerisms and body language?
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Observe verbal and nonverbal cues: Pay attention to the person’s verbal and nonverbal cues, such as tone of voice and body language, to understand their emotions.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Stephen Nalley, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Typically, what follows is a set of memes, hyper-critical analysis, and tweets that will rip into the couple’s style and body language.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
How did the actors who switch bodies prepare and learn each other's mannerisms and body language?
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Observe verbal and nonverbal cues: Pay attention to the person’s verbal and nonverbal cues, such as tone of voice and body language, to understand their emotions.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for body language
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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