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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Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Avoid walking after the sun sets and temperatures drop, and pay attention to your dog’s body language.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In these cases, real-time communication saves you time on back-and-forth messages and gives you more clarity on others’ thoughts through cues like body language and expressions.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Roberts, who said Peterson’s game might be best compared to the late NBA great Kobe Bryant, on Friday praised Peterson’s body language.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Avoid walking after the sun sets and temperatures drop, and pay attention to your dog’s body language.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In these cases, real-time communication saves you time on back-and-forth messages and gives you more clarity on others’ thoughts through cues like body language and expressions.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Roberts, who said Peterson’s game might be best compared to the late NBA great Kobe Bryant, on Friday praised Peterson’s body language.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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