Gesticulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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gesticulated

 

[ dʒɛˈstɪk.jʊ.leɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication method

Gesticulate means to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, to emphasize one's words or to convey a message without speaking. It is often employed in face-to-face interactions where physical movements can reinforce verbal communication. People may gesticulate when they are excited, trying to explain something complex, or simply prefer expressing themselves through body language. This action can enhance understanding among participants in a conversation and can be cultural, varying from one society to another.

Synonyms

indicate, motion, signal, wave.

Examples of usage

  • She gesticulated wildly to emphasize her point.
  • During the presentation, he gesticulated to illustrate his ideas.
  • They often gesticulate while discussing passionate topics.
  • The actor gesticulated dramatically to engage the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "gesticulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gesticulado

🇮🇳 इशारा किया

🇩🇪 gestikuliert

🇮🇩 bergestikulasi

🇺🇦 жестикулював

🇵🇱 gestykulował

🇯🇵 ジェスチャーをした

🇫🇷 gesticulé

🇪🇸 gesticulado

🇹🇷 jestiküle etti

🇰🇷 제스처를 했다

🇸🇦 أشار

🇨🇿 gestikuloval

🇸🇰 gestikuloval

🇨🇳 手势表达

🇸🇮 gestikuliral

🇮🇸 gestikúleraði

🇰🇿 жест жасаған

🇬🇪 ჯესტიკულირებდა

🇦🇿 jestikulyasiya etdi

🇲🇽 gesticulado

Etymology

The word 'gesticulate' comes from the Latin word 'gesticulatus', which is the past participle of 'gesticulare', meaning 'to gesture' or 'to make gestures'. The root 'gestus' means 'to carry or to bear'. This Latin term made its way into English in the late 19th century, and it has since been used predominantly in contexts involving communication. It highlights the inherent human ability to express emotions and ideas through physical movement, complementing spoken language. Over time, gesticulation has been studied in various fields, such as linguistics, anthropology, and psychology, where it is recognized as an essential component of effective communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,158, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.