body language
noun
: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others
Examples of body language in a Sentence
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Nonverbal communication, also known as body language, is a valuable professional skill that shapes how others assess your presence and authority at work.
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Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Will the Rangers’ body language be better?
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Bouncer body language, like, Hey buddy, not so fast.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
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Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Will the Rangers’ body language be better?
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Bouncer body language, like, Hey buddy, not so fast.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for body language
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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