Gestured: meaning, definitions and examples

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gestured

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›s.tสƒษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication action

Gestured refers to the act of using body movements, especially hands and arms, to express thoughts or emotions without words. This non-verbal form of communication can emphasize or replace spoken language, often enhancing the clarity of the message. Gestures can vary significantly across different cultures, with certain actions holding specific meanings in some societies but being interpreted differently in others. When someone gestures, they might be indicating a direction, signaling a request, or conveying an emotion.

Synonyms

indicated, motioned, signaled

Examples of usage

  • He gestured towards the door.
  • She gestured for him to be quiet.
  • The teacher gestured to the students to pay attention.
  • They gestured excitedly during the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "gestured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gesticulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคคเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesteuert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digerakkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตัั‚ะธะบัƒะปัŒะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gestykulowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚นใƒใƒฃใƒผใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gesticulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gesticulado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jest yapmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์Šค์ฒ˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gestikulovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gestikulovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๅŠฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gestikuliran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตัั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jest edilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gesticulado

Etymology

The word 'gesture' comes from the Latin word 'gestura', which means 'carrying or movement'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has evolved to encompass a wide array of non-verbal communications. Gestures are universally understood forms of expression, often instinctual, used to convey messages and feelings, transcending language barriers. Throughout history, various cultures have developed unique gestures, which contribute to their identity and social interaction patterns. Today, with globalization, the awareness of different cultural gestures is increasing, leading to a deeper understanding of human communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,531, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.