Gesturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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gesturing

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›s.tสƒษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

Making gestures to express an idea or meaning, especially while speaking. Gesturing can include movements of the hands, arms, or body to convey emotions or emphasize a point.

Synonyms

indicate, motion, signal

Examples of usage

  • He gestured wildly as he recounted the story.
  • She gestured towards the exit to indicate where we should go.
  • The speaker gestured with his hands to emphasize the importance of his message.
Context #2 | Noun

body language

A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. Gestures can be used consciously or unconsciously to communicate nonverbally.

Synonyms

movement, sign, signal

Examples of usage

  • Her gestures were so expressive that she didn't need to say a word.
  • The gesture of raising a hand can indicate a desire to speak.
  • He made a dismissive gesture to show his lack of interest.

Translations

Translations of the word "gesturing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gesticulando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคถเคพเคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestikulieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggerakkan tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตัั‚ะธะบัƒะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gestykulowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚นใƒใƒฃใƒผใ‚’ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gesticuler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gesticular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jest yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์Šค์ฒ˜๋ฅผ ์ทจํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅูŠู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gestikulovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gestikulovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๆ‰‹ๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gestikulirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera handahreyfingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป า›ะธะผั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jest etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gesticular

Etymology

The word 'gesturing' is derived from the Middle English word 'gesturen', which comes from the Old French 'geste' meaning 'action or exploit'. The use of gestures as a form of communication dates back to ancient times, with various cultures using hand signals and body movements to convey messages. Gesturing plays a significant role in nonverbal communication and is a universal aspect of human interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,707, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.