Antonyms for gesture
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : jes-cher |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛs tʃər |
Definition of gesture
Origin :- early 15c., "manner of carrying the body," from Medieval Latin gestura "bearing, behavior," from Latin gestus "gesture, carriage, posture" (see gest). Restricted sense of "a movement of the body or a part of it" is from 1550s; figurative sense of "action undertaken in good will to express feeling" is from 1916.
- noun motion as communication
- "It's the way you're treating me," he cried, with a clumsy man's awkward attempt at gesture.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- Naturally by far the most important part of this was gesture.
- Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
- The girl shook the links of the handcuffs in a gesture stronger than words.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Voice, pose and gesture proclaimed at least the excellent mimic.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Mary made a gesture toward him that he should not interfere.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Mary raised her head, haughtily, with a gesture of high disdain.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Gilder made a gesture of irritation, as he sank into the chair at his desk.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- On the contrary, he went toward the two hurriedly, with a gesture of reproval.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- He made a gesture toward the doorman, and added: "Take 'em back!"
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Garson reflected for a few seconds, then made a gesture of negation.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
Synonyms for gesture
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