Thesaurus results for GESTICULATION

gesticulation

noun

je-ˌsti-kyə-ˈlā-shən

as in gesture

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling as the argument grew more heated, his gesticulations got bigger and wilder

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Recent Examples on the Web Twenty-four hours later, Karol is calm (and dry) in a quiet Los Angeles studio, talking with her usual expressiveness and candor in sentences punctuated by crescendos, accents and exclamations and augmented by enthusiastic gesticulations. —

Leila Cobo, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023 Contrary to popular belief, such actions are perceived as gesticulation that companies are transparent and genuinely care about DEI. —

Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023 Wedging everybody in requires narrative gesticulation. —

Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 Keke’s the one whose flamboyant gesticulation and charismatic storytelling style are sought after by talk show bookers. —

Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for gesticulation

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