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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Ultimately, owners should read their dog's overall body language to ask themselves why their pet is laying on their back.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Once the last out was made, of course, there was less need to worry about body language or emotions.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
The director chose teen star Mason Thames, who doesn’t look much like a gawky misfit, though his body language speaks volumes (essentially, what Jay Baruchel’s warbly voice once did).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Once the last out was made, of course, there was less need to worry about body language or emotions.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
The director chose teen star Mason Thames, who doesn’t look much like a gawky misfit, though his body language speaks volumes (essentially, what Jay Baruchel’s warbly voice once did).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 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 20 Jun. 2025.
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