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Gesture: meaning, definitions and examples

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gesture

 

[ หˆdส’estสƒษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

body language

A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

Synonyms

motion, sign, signal

Examples of usage

  • She made a rude gesture with her hand.
  • His gestures were full of warmth and kindness.
Context #2 | Verb

communication

To make a movement with your hand, arm, or head to express an idea or feeling.

Synonyms

indicate, motion, signal

Examples of usage

  • He gestured towards the door to indicate that it was time to leave.
  • She gestured for him to be quiet.

Translations

Translations of the word "gesture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gesto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคถเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gest

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚นใƒใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท geste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์Šค์ฒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู…ุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gesto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gesto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gib

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geisli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธัˆะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jest

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gesto

Etymology

The word 'gesture' originated from the Latin word 'gestus', which means 'a carrying out, execution, action, or movement'. In the late 16th century, it came to be used in the sense of a movement of the body or limbs as a means of expression or communication. Gestures have been an integral part of human communication since ancient times, often conveying emotions and intentions non-verbally.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,017 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.