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gesture
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. gesture
  2. 2. movement
  3. 3. acting
A gesture or mannerism, referring to the way a person moves their body or behaves physically. It is often used to describe habitual or characteristic movements that reveal something about a person's personality or feelings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She's tracing the desk with her fingertip — is that a sign she's nervous?

Sentence 2

I found myself practicing my smile in front of the mirror for no real reason.

Sentence 3

Do you even realize how forced that looks?

Sentence 4

Even if you apologize, the message won't get through if you're avoiding eye contact.

Sentence 5

If your subordinate looks away like that, they might not fully understand.