Gestures: meaning, definitions and examples

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gestures

 

[ หˆdส’estสƒษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

non-verbal communication

Gestures are movements or postures of the body that express a feeling or idea without the use of words. They are an important aspect of human communication and can vary greatly between cultures.

Synonyms

action, movement, signal

Examples of usage

  • She made a gesture of apology by bowing her head.
  • His hand gestures were so animated that he didn't need to speak.
  • The thumbs-up gesture is commonly used to indicate approval.
  • The gesture of shaking hands is a common greeting in many cultures.
  • His gestures of frustration were evident as he paced back and forth.

Translations

Translations of the word "gestures" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gestos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคถเคพเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gesty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚นใƒใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gestes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gestos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jestler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์Šค์ฒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู…ุงุกุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gesta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gestรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kretnje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธะผั‹ะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gestos

Etymology

The word 'gestures' originated from the Latin word 'gestura', meaning 'action or gesture'. Throughout history, gestures have played a significant role in human communication, predating written and spoken language. Different cultures have developed unique gestures to convey emotions, intentions, and messages, highlighting the universal nature of non-verbal communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,659 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.