body language
noun
: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others
Examples of body language in a Sentence
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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In all cases, communication covers a range of activities from talking, to listening, writing, and body language.
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The pro-Trump side contends that Barrett’s facial expression and body language connote hostility, though such an interpretation is, at best, in the eye of the beholder.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
This encourages them to begin intentionally communicating their needs, through things like pointing and body language, and making more sounds.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The pro-Trump side contends that Barrett’s facial expression and body language connote hostility, though such an interpretation is, at best, in the eye of the beholder.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
This encourages them to begin intentionally communicating their needs, through things like pointing and body language, and making more sounds.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for body language
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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