Gesture

Quick meaning: Gesture is a noun meaning A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
2. (graphical user interface) A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.
3. (intransitive) To make a gesture or gestures.
4. (transitive) To express (something) by a gesture or gestures.
5. (transitive) To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
6. (transitive) To express or signal (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).
7. (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Example Sentences

We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures.

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

Word Forms

• gestures
• gesturing
• gestured

Synonyms for gesture

Depending on context, synonyms include gesticulate, gesticulation, motion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gesticulate, gesticulation, motion, display, expression, tale.

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