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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The body language between the two over the past two months has been frosty at best, and not starting Lozano in the biggest games in the club’s short history may have damaged their trust beyond repair.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
Detective Martinez says Dan Krug's body language changed after being told Anthony Holland was eliminated as a suspect in his wife's murder.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Dogs can tell the difference between emotions shown through things like body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and even smell.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Yet there is a kinetic, busy energy to their body language.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
Detective Martinez says Dan Krug's body language changed after being told Anthony Holland was eliminated as a suspect in his wife's murder.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Dogs can tell the difference between emotions shown through things like body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and even smell.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Yet there is a kinetic, busy energy to their body language.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
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 6 Dec. 2025.
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