waving
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- noun
- /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
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- How many tragedies, knife "wavings," and hatchet murders have they been responsible for?
- flag waving
Examples
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And this is how our smart cards, our little hand waving key fob debit things work.
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At the parade, the crowd was filled with waving flags and cheers.
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Awesome seeing a sea, an actual sea of beautiful waving faces.
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There is no fanfare, no throngs of waving loved ones.
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You know, for the the carrier, for the MCA and the waving of the napkins.
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In this case, the statement included waving a small flag while reciting A nonsensical poem.
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The children greeted their friend at the gate with waving hands.
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She caught his attention with a friendly waving gesture.
Synonyms
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A hand movement to greet or attract attention
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A gesture used to call someone, like a nod or wave
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Movements of the hands and arms that show feeling or make a point when you speak
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A small movement of the hand to say hello and show kindness
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Moving the hands to get attention or make a point
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Using gestures or movements to give information without words
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Lifting a hand to show you want to speak or answer
A small playful hand movement to say hello or show affection
A small greeting or goodbye made by moving the fingers
A movement of the hand or arm to send a signal
Antonyms
Compounds
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A public display like a speech or a rally that makes people feel strong love for their country
- Literature
News reporting that focuses on sadness and shock to get attention
How Vigorous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Waving comes from the old word wave, which meant 'to move back and forth' like water in the sea. So when you wave your hand you make small 'waves' in the air to 'signal' someone or say hello.