gesticulate

ges·tic·u·late | \ je-ˈsti-kyə-ˌlāt

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gesticulated; gesticulating

Definition of gesticulate

intransitive verb

: to make gestures especially when speaking arguing and gesticulating wildly

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Examples of gesticulate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Djokovic would look at his guest box, gesticulating or shouting. — Washington Post, "Djokovic tops Thiem for 8th Australian Open title, 17 majors," 2 Feb. 2020 The La Guardia sculpture, inspired by a stem-winding speech that the mayor delivered at Mr. Estern’s high school graduation, portrays La Guardia in mid-stride, mouth open and gesticulating vigorously. — Sam Roberts, New York Times, "Neil Estern, Sculptor of Monumental Public Works, Dies at 93," 30 July 2019 One church staffer was flushed and gesticulating wildly. — Nicole, Teen Vogue, "How I Learned to Find My Voice As a Progressive in a Family of Trump Voters," 4 Oct. 2019 Down on the plush leather seats of the substitutes bench, the birthday boy watches his teammates celebrate and gesticulate to their loyal followers up in the heavens. — SI.com, "Michy Batshuayi: What's Going on, Buddy?," 3 Oct. 2019 How the players managed to finesse the score’s fast-flying, hairpin turns with a conductor who used not a baton but just his gesticulating hands was something of a mystery. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Thursday’s CSO concert featured 2 debuts. One was impressive.," 10 Oct. 2019 As the Pacers retreated to their huddle, Thompson gesticulated to their bench before celebrating with his teammates. — Chris Fedor, cleveland, "Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate opening night with first win of season against Indiana Pacers 110-99: Chris Fedor’s instant analysis," 26 Oct. 2019 Plus, pausing in the center of stairway to gesticulate wildly while wielding a selfie stick is an obvious nuisance, and New Yorkers of any borough aren’t known for their patience with such tomfoolery. — Wired, "‘Joker Stairs’ and the Problem With Meme Tourism," 24 Oct. 2019 Pep Guardiola was animated throughout the game, gesticulating in all directions as his side were carved open at the back on far too many occasions. — SI.com, "Yokohama F. Marinos 1-3 Man City: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Kevin De Bruyne Stars in Tricky Win," 27 July 2019

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21 Feb 2020

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“Gesticulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gesticulate. Accessed 9 Apr. 2020.

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More Definitions for gesticulate

gesticulate

verb

English Language Learners Definition of gesticulate

: to move your arms and hands especially when speaking in an angry or emotional way

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gesticulate

ges·tic·u·late | \ je-ˈsti-kyə-ˌlāt

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gesticulated; gesticulating

Kids Definition of gesticulate

: to make gestures especially when speaking He gesticulated wildly during their argument.

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