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 good ones have learned to remain calm and unflappable, minding their body language both in front of their players and the media.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Princess Charlotte reminded fans online of her grandmother Princess Diana in her body language while being photographed in a series of clips that went viral on TikTok.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Practice confident body language and presence; Fortune has highlighted the power of a genuine smile and positive nonverbal signals to differentiate in close calls.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Princess Charlotte reminded fans online of her grandmother Princess Diana in her body language while being photographed in a series of clips that went viral on TikTok.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Practice confident body language and presence; Fortune has highlighted the power of a genuine smile and positive nonverbal signals to differentiate in close calls.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.
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