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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dogs communicate with humans through body language and different sounds, with barking being one of their favorite ways to get their point across.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
That’s when some people took note of the couple’s body language — and how Kate’s health scare seems to have brought them closer than ever.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
Just keep in mind how much body language can communicate.
—Sophie Mancini, Vogue, 2 July 2024
The body language, the emotion, is all too familiar to adults — especially women — who have formed or lose close friendships which transcend personal history.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 June 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
That’s when some people took note of the couple’s body language — and how Kate’s health scare seems to have brought them closer than ever.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
Just keep in mind how much body language can communicate.
—Sophie Mancini, Vogue, 2 July 2024
The body language, the emotion, is all too familiar to adults — especially women — who have formed or lose close friendships which transcend personal history.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 June 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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