Gestures

noun verb

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

Definition

  1. (noun) A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech. “The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.”
  2. (noun) An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude. “We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.”
  3. (noun) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
  4. (verb) To make a gesture or gestures. “My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.”
  5. (verb) To express something by a gesture or gestures. “He gestured his disgust.”
  6. (verb) To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

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Word stats

  • Gestures contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Gestures mean?

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

How many letters are in Gestures?

Gestures has 8 letters.

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