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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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Murdaugh's defense claimed that Hill influenced the verdict through remarks heard by some jurors during the trial, including in one instance to watch Murdaugh's body language during his testimony, according to court filings.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Patience tends to be a virtue with Fukada’s cinema, and it’s certainly required upfront, as the film takes its time in unraveling key connections between characters, while the nature of certain relationships must be surmised through cues of expression and body language.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
As Snead, 55, answered questions, several on social media turned their attention to McVay, 40, taking note of the coach's body language and lack of enthusiasm over the pick.
—Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Murdaugh's defense claimed that Hill influenced the verdict through remarks heard by some jurors during the trial, including in one instance to watch Murdaugh's body language during his testimony, according to court filings.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Patience tends to be a virtue with Fukada’s cinema, and it’s certainly required upfront, as the film takes its time in unraveling key connections between characters, while the nature of certain relationships must be surmised through cues of expression and body language.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
As Snead, 55, answered questions, several on social media turned their attention to McVay, 40, taking note of the coach's body language and lack of enthusiasm over the pick.
—Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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