gesticulation
noun
ges·tic·u·la·tion
je-ˌsti-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
Examples of gesticulation in a Sentence
as the argument grew more heated, his gesticulations got bigger and wilder
Recent Examples on the Web
Every face twitch and arm gesticulation conveys Terry’s complete exasperation with everything and everyone in his world.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Jan. 2024
The trick was creating a garment that allowed for Bernstein’s trademark gesticulation but still hung like a traditional coat.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023
Twenty-four hours later, Karol is calm (and dry) in a quiet Los Angeles studio, talking with her usual expressiveness and candor in sentences punctuated by crescendos, accents and exclamations and augmented by enthusiastic gesticulations.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023
Contrary to popular belief, such actions are perceived as gesticulation that companies are transparent and genuinely care about DEI.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023
Wedging everybody in requires narrative gesticulation.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
Keke’s the one whose flamboyant gesticulation and charismatic storytelling style are sought after by talk show bookers.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2022
Instead, there was gratification without gesticulation after his 15 of 17 from the foul line in Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks, part of an early-season trend for the Miami Heat forward.
—Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Nov. 2021
It is also written in his crowded features and high color, the vocal ferocity of his anger, his tendency towards gesticulation, the straying wisps of his white hair.
—Talia Lavin, The New Republic, 13 Feb. 2020
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Jan. 2024
The trick was creating a garment that allowed for Bernstein’s trademark gesticulation but still hung like a traditional coat.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023
Twenty-four hours later, Karol is calm (and dry) in a quiet Los Angeles studio, talking with her usual expressiveness and candor in sentences punctuated by crescendos, accents and exclamations and augmented by enthusiastic gesticulations.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2023
Contrary to popular belief, such actions are perceived as gesticulation that companies are transparent and genuinely care about DEI.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023
Wedging everybody in requires narrative gesticulation.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
Keke’s the one whose flamboyant gesticulation and charismatic storytelling style are sought after by talk show bookers.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2022
Instead, there was gratification without gesticulation after his 15 of 17 from the foul line in Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks, part of an early-season trend for the Miami Heat forward.
—Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Nov. 2021
It is also written in his crowded features and high color, the vocal ferocity of his anger, his tendency towards gesticulation, the straying wisps of his white hair.
—Talia Lavin, The New Republic, 13 Feb. 2020
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“Gesticulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gesticulation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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