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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That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
As such, Montgomery’s late-season body language mirrored that of a player ready for a change of scenery.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Part of the reason why liars try to control their body language may be because playing false requires more cognitive effort, says Sharon Leal, a senior research fellow at the University of Portsmouth in England, who studies deception detection.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
On the list include having good body language, being on time and being passionate.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
As such, Montgomery’s late-season body language mirrored that of a player ready for a change of scenery.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Part of the reason why liars try to control their body language may be because playing false requires more cognitive effort, says Sharon Leal, a senior research fellow at the University of Portsmouth in England, who studies deception detection.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
On the list include having good body language, being on time and being passionate.
—Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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