Synonyms of gestures

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noun

plural of gesture

1

as in signs

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling

a teenager who often shrugs her shoulders in a gesture of indifference

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signs
• gesticulations
• postures
• signals
• waves
• mimes
• pantomimes
• motions
• shrugs
• indications
• flourishes
• sign languages
• becks
• body languages
• beckons

2

as in courtesies

an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners

sent a handwritten thank-you note as a gesture of his gratitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtesies
• manners
• ceremonies
• rituals
• attentions
• greetings
• formalities
• pleasantries
• rules
• rites
• amenities
• civilities
• etiquettes
• observances
• forms
• respects
• honors
• proprieties
• addresses
• regards
• mores
• protocols
• graces
• favors
• decorums
• devoirs

gestures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gesture

as in motions

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

the police officer gestured me to the side of the road to tell me my headlight was out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motions
• waves
• signals
• flags
• beckons
• nods
• signs
• tells
• pantomimes
• mimes
• gesticulates
• informs
• shrugs
• signalizes
• advises
• flourishes
• relates
• acquaints

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gestures

Noun

Duggan Borges gestures around the studio, that thump still coming through the ceiling. — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

By evening, steady gestures can replace drama, and simple follow-through helps rebuild trust. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Mary and John the Baptist draw viewers’ attention to Christ through their gestures and sometimes their gaze. — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Good Lock is Samsung’s official app for deep customisation, lock screens, themes, gestures, and more, and LockStar is the module specifically for lock screen and always-on display tinkering. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Under pressure, administration officials made some gestures toward examining the shootings. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

The Display model comes bundled with a Neural Band, a wristband that reads electrical signals in the forearm to let wearers navigate the heads-up display with subtle finger gestures. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 July 2026

In the afternoon, the moon will make an opposition to Venus in Leo, which is where gestures or our desire for affection become more complicated. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial on July 4th, foreign nations are once again preparing gestures of their own. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Verb

Health care executive Rick Jackson gestures to a supporter while qualifying to run for governor at the Georgia state Capitol last month. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026