as in gestures
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
as the argument grew more heated, his gesticulations got bigger and wilder
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Recent Examples of gesticulations
But on a Sunday morning in July 1595, the groan of the heavy wooden door startled him from his gesticulations.
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
There was a rush of gesticulations, with Greenberg speaking in English.
—Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
There was a rush of gesticulations, with Greenberg speaking in English.
—Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulations
gestures
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The 15 Pro display supports the intuitive features of the espressoFlow software, which is available as a free download and provides extra features like the Glide feature and touch gestures when used with macOS or Windows.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This generally eventuates into a series of back and forth hand gestures, in many cases accompanied by each person questioning the other’s heritage and legitimacy.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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“Gesticulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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