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gesticulation

UK
/dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/dʒɛsˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Translations

gesticulationnoun
gesticulations
pl
UK
/dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/dʒɛsˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
His gesticulation was so animated that it distracted from the actual content of his speech.
Sa gesticulation était si animée qu’elle détournait l’attention du contenu réel de son discours.
gesticulationMouvements expressifs du corps ou des mains.
Her gesticulation during the performance added an extra layer of emotion to the scene.
Sa gesticulation pendant la représentation ajoutait une couche d’émotion supplémentaire à la scène.
Synonyms
motion
indication
wave
action
signal
sign
gesture
gesticulationadjective
UK
/dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/dʒəˌstɪkjuˈleɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "gesticulation style").
Additional translations
gesticulatoirePeu courant, surtout dans un registre soutenu ou descriptif.

Definitions

gesticulationnoun
A gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.
His gesticulation was so animated that it distracted from the actual content of his speech.
The act of making gestures or moving one's body to express an idea or feeling.
Her gesticulation during the performance added an extra layer of emotion to the scene.
gesticulationadjective
Relating to or characterized by gesticulation.
Her gesticulation style was unmistakably theatrical.
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