EGAVE

gesticulation

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Meaning

  1. noun The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
  2. noun A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
  3. noun An odd or fanciful motion.

Similar words

gesture motion humorsome gesticulator gesturement groping gsign gigging gutturalisation gism

Often followed by

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Word family

gesticulations

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