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nonverbal

UK
/nɒnˈvɜːbəl/
US
/nɑnˈvɜrbəl/

Translations

nonverbaladjective
more nonverbal
Comp.
most nonverbal
Super.
UK
/nɒnˈvɜːbəl/
US
/nɑnˈvɜrbəl/
Nonverbal communication can be very powerful.
Невербальное общение может быть очень мощным.
Synonyms
gestural
visual
body language
nonlinguistic
silent
Antonyms
verbal
nonverbalnoun
nonverbals
pl
UK
/nɒnˈvɜː.bəl/
US
/nɑnˈvɝ.bəl/
Occasionally used as a countable noun for a person who does not speak or for nonverbal cues.
Synonyms
visual cues
facial expressions
nonverbal behavior
nonverbal cue
silent communication
paralinguistic cues
kinesics
gestures
body language
nonverbal communication

Definitions

nonverbaladjective
Not involving or using words or speech.
Her nonverbal communication skills were excellent, as she could convey her feelings through facial expressions and gestures.
Describing a person who does not speak, especially owing to a condition such as autism or selective mutism.
Their daughter is nonverbal and communicates using a tablet.
nonverbalnoun
A person who does not speak or has no functional speech.
The support group helps nonverbals find alternative ways to communicate.
(Usually plural) A nonverbal cue or set of cues, such as facial expressions or gestures, that convey meaning.
Pay attention to your nonverbals during the interview.
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