gesticulative

Definition of gesticulativenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulative
Adjective
  • In the great room, Gibson took cues from a rug Christian Bérard created for Nelson Rockefeller’s Fifth Avenue apartment, amplifying its gestural floral pattern in a custom carpet and then carrying the motif up the walls.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Violators could be ticketed similar to a non-moving violation for a driver.
    Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Each wrong turn is bittersweet, making the eventual reunion even more moving and meaningful.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Currently, the city is defended by a trio of movable barriers at the edge of the Venetian Lagoon.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Gesticulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulative. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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