Definition of gesticulationnext
as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling as the argument grew more heated, his gesticulations got bigger and wilder

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Recent Examples of gesticulation But on a Sunday morning in July 1595, the groan of the heavy wooden door startled him from his gesticulations. — Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 The 2-year-old would accompany his descriptions with exaggerated gesticulations and excited chatter that went in and out of coherence. — Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026 There was a rush of gesticulations, with Greenberg speaking in English. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 When contacted by Deadline, a spokesperson for the prosecutors declined comment on the latest gesticulation in the Combs case. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gesticulation
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gesture
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  • In Lepecki’s account, the gesture again demonstrated that stillness in dance always vibrates with subtle motion.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The gesture is clearly meant to enlarge the novel’s moral field.
    — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Gesticulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulation. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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