gesture - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'gesture' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gesture

[ n.]

- Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
- A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion.

2 . Gesture

[ v. i.]

- To make gestures; to gesticulate.

3 . Gesture

[ v. t.]

- To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.

Meaning of 'gesture' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . gesture

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- something done as an indication of intention

Example in sentence:

a gesture of defiance;
a political gesture

2 . gesture

[ v]

Meaning (2):
- show, express or direct through movement

Example in sentence:

He gestured his desire to leave

Nearby Words:

gesling gesse gest gestant gestation gestatory geste gestic gesticulate gesticulated

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Gestures
A bodily movement for the purpose of communication is called gestures.

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