gestic

adjective

Definition of gesticnext
as in gesticulative

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  1. gestural
  2. movable
  3. moving
  4. mobile
Adjective
  • Each month of the calendar unveils one of Robertson's bespoke works, featuring loose brushwork and collage-like compositions that transform into gestural human figures.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Muti lavishes attention and consideration on gestural details like few others, and his uncompromising specificity made for riveting listening.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of gestural
Adjective
  • There’s also the option to add upgrades like a movable chaise, an ottoman, bolster pillows, and/or a sleep kit.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, the Oilers lack assets — movable roster players, prospects and draft picks — to facilitate trades even though general manager Stan Bowman has some flexibility because he’s worked to accrue cap space most of the season.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of movable
Adjective
  • The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.
    Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Sam and Eric’s attempts to evade the aliens can be gripping and scary, but Day One is really a profoundly moving exploration of what survival really means.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of moving
Adjective
  • Bitdefender's mobile security for iOS is seriously limited.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Centralized hubs—powered by systems like Google Home and Amazon Alexa—unify lighting, climate controls, security, and voice automation, enabling homeowners to manage their spaces remotely via mobile apps.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of mobile
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Thesaurus Entries Near gestic

gestes

gestic

gesticulant

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“Gestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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