Synonyms of body language

body language

noun

as in attitude

movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings

We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.

Related Words

• attitude
• posture
• stance
• demeanor
• attention
• behavior
• pose
• look
• carriage
• conduct
• presence
• station
• seat
• bearing
• poise
• air
• deportment
• aspect
• mien

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of body language

Which is what makes the body language of the past two weeks, as USC’s season feels on the brink, particularly concerning. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The quarterback’s footwork and body language drew the ire of Titans fans in the first quarter on Sunday. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026

More importantly, by using these AI solutions, therapists can maintain eye contact with their patients, observe their body language and remain fully present, all of which can help strengthen patient trust. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions. — Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026