gesticulatory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulatory
Adjective
  • The demonstrator performs an action thrice in response to the gestural command of the experimenter, 3–5 s following which the second experimenter gives the same gestural command to the test subject in a test trial.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But for all their startling power and sweat, the heavily gestural choreography is presentational rather than dramatic.
    David Benedict, Variety, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Then, keep scrolling to check out more moving essentials like vacuum space-saver bags and heavy-duty tape.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Experts say heavy bomber drones are very useful against non-moving targets, as well as against groups of soldiers or bunkers, but are typically used at night.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Gesticulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulatory. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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