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gestures Meaning & Definition

What Does Gestures Mean?

Gestures is used as a noun meaning plural of gesture. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of gesture. As a verb, it means To make a gesture or gestures.

Gestures Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of gesture

Gestures as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of gesture

Noun

  1. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

    The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

  2. An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

    We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

  3. The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Verb

  1. To make a gesture or gestures.

    My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.

  2. To express something by a gesture or gestures.

    He gestured his disgust.

  3. To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

Synonyms of Gestures

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Gestures in a Sentence

The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.

He gestured his disgust.

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