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
But Guadagnino’s execution is all about subtext, calibrating things such that body language speaks volumes.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Threatt scanned the words on the script as Farris brought them to life and occasionally lifted her head to watch the actress’s body language, taking in each line and her tone.
—Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
To sieve only the sound of a performance is to miss out on a world of visual and atmospheric cues, from body language to lighting to set design, not to mention audience reaction.
—Rhoda Feng, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Users can pay £35 ($44) to access a class on dog body language, or pay a steeper fee of £71.90 ($90.85), to teach your dog to find antlers during shed season.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Nonverbal cues, including body language and demeanor, are equally crucial and play a significant role in leaving a positive and lasting impression on your interviewer.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
This means understanding body language and eye contact or lack thereof.
—Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Shōgun also required her to learn to ride a horse, sword fight, and perform the intricate body language and kimono-wearing customs of traditional Japanese women of the past.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
The image of Kate and William picking up supplies at the picturesque Windsor Farm Shop has been analyzed by body language experts already.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Threatt scanned the words on the script as Farris brought them to life and occasionally lifted her head to watch the actress’s body language, taking in each line and her tone.
—Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
To sieve only the sound of a performance is to miss out on a world of visual and atmospheric cues, from body language to lighting to set design, not to mention audience reaction.
—Rhoda Feng, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Users can pay £35 ($44) to access a class on dog body language, or pay a steeper fee of £71.90 ($90.85), to teach your dog to find antlers during shed season.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Nonverbal cues, including body language and demeanor, are equally crucial and play a significant role in leaving a positive and lasting impression on your interviewer.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
This means understanding body language and eye contact or lack thereof.
—Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Shōgun also required her to learn to ride a horse, sword fight, and perform the intricate body language and kimono-wearing customs of traditional Japanese women of the past.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
The image of Kate and William picking up supplies at the picturesque Windsor Farm Shop has been analyzed by body language experts already.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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