Associations to the word «Gesture»
Noun
Adjective
- Waved
- Pointing
- Bowing
- Bowed
- Inviting
- Upward
- Mute
- Obscene
- Downward
- Facial
- Affirmative
- Impatient
- Expressive
- Sweeping
- Futile
- Expansive
- Symbolic
- Contemptuous
- Emphatic
- Graceful
- Eloquent
- Instinctive
- Habitual
- Threatening
- Extravagant
- Helpless
- Exaggerated
- Frantic
- Courteous
- Mocking
- Insulting
- Vague
- Involuntary
- Outstretched
- Airy
- Meaningless
- Abrupt
- Unmistakable
Wiktionary
GESTURE, noun. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
GESTURE, noun. An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
GESTURE, noun. (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
GESTURE, verb. (intransitive) To make a gesture or gestures.
GESTURE, verb. (transitive) To express something by a gesture or gestures.
GESTURE, verb. (transitive) To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
GESTURE POLITICS, noun. Action by a politician for motives of publicity or to influence public opinion
Dictionary definition
GESTURE, noun. Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.
GESTURE, noun. The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals.
GESTURE, noun. Something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance".
GESTURE, verb. Show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave".
Wise words
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