gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /

NOUN

motion as communication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action body language expression indication nod reminder salute sign signal token

STRONG

bow curtsy genuflection gesticulation intimation mime pantomime shrug wave wink

WEAK

high sign kinesics sign language

Antonyms

WEAK

speech

Example Sentences

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He shrinks it with reckless gestures aimed at keeping his name in the news.

From The Wall Street Journal

“May I?” he asks, gesturing at her hat.

From Literature

It’s a small detail, but it makes the gesture feel more universally welcoming.

From Salon

The Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports the grassroots scene, welcomed Styles' gesture.

From BBC

Jackson nodded and gestured for the boy to follow him.

From Literature