gesticulative

Definition of gesticulativenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulative
Adjective
  • The four standout singers—Kiera Duffy, Nicholas Newton, Nicky Spence, and Rehanna Thelwell—carry the bulk of the vocal weight and handle the gestural choreography with aplomb.
    Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a speaker, and a physical button, which could potentially be used to take photos or as a gestural shortcut to other commands — like waking the virtual assistant.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • It’s been very, very moving, and it’s never happened for a Norwegian film before.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.
    Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Remove debris from the lawn such as fallen branches and rocks, as well as any moveable lawn furniture or décor.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
    Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Gesticulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulative. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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