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gesture

Definition

  • noun: a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling
  • noun: a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude
  • verb: to make a gesture
  • synonyms: carriage, posture, gesticulate

Examples

  • The president's visit was mainly a 'symbolic gesture'. [=an act that has no purpose or effect other than to show support, respect, etc.]

  • He 'gestured' (to his partner) that it was time to leave.

  • Specific 'gestures' can indicate particular moods.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm sorry about your friend, Tony. If peopIe wouId do business the right way... there'd be no f$ck-ups Iike this. Don't think I don't appreciate the gesture. you're gonna move up. You're gonna move up fast. And you'II find out your biggest probIem... is not bringing in the stuff... (..)
    1983 Scarface