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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This graphic novel, which relies heavily on illustration, is ideal for reluctant readers and provides a realistic portrayal of how nonverbal individuals communicate through signs and body language.
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Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
Yang, beneath a hilariously ever-growing wig, communicated through his body language Barry’s fear of not being taken seriously.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead, maintain eye contact with the shark and read its body language.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
As soon as her longtime friend appears, her voice and body language change.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
Yang, beneath a hilariously ever-growing wig, communicated through his body language Barry’s fear of not being taken seriously.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead, maintain eye contact with the shark and read its body language.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
As soon as her longtime friend appears, her voice and body language change.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 2025.
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