gesticulation
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7.4
- noun
- /dʒɛˌstɪkjuˈleɪʃən/
:
gesticulación
- He just left his beautiful new car on the spot, paying no attention to the policeman's gesticulations.
Examples
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While the conductor's visual gestures and gesticulations are intended to accurately interpret the score, they are simply reinforcing what has previously occurred (or not occurred) in the rehearsal.
Academic text (2009) -
"I feel like motion is the language of artists, and that is why I named the first painting 'Gesticulation.'
Blog text (22) -
Too much eye contact and loud lecturing with much gesticulation are not appreciated.
Academic text (2004) -
He explained with emphatic gesticulation that he had lost his glasses and would have to replace them.
Fiction book (1990) -
I'm picturing a bunch of polite Canadians edging away as her gesticulations get wilder and wilder.
Blog text (29) -
Her gesticulation emphasized the importance of her message during the presentation.
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The speaker's enthusiastic gesticulation helped engage the audience and convey his excitement.
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Even without words, his animated gesticulation made it clear he was passionate about the topic.
Synonyms
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4.9
Moving the hands to get attention or make a point
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4.0
Using gestures or movements to give information without words
How Expressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
gesticulation = gesticulate (transparent) = gesticulate + ion
The noun is a standard formation from the verb 'gesticulate' (related to 'gesture'); learners who know 'gesture' or 'gesticulate' can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Gesticulation comes from the same root gest that means 'to carry' or 'do', and you can see that root in the familiar word gesture. So, gesticulation is the deliberate, expressive movement of the hands or body that helps 'carry' or show your meaning when you speak.