Gesticulate
[dʒe'stɪkjʊleɪt] or [dʒɛ'stɪkjulet]
Definition
(verb.) show, express or direct through movement; 'He gestured his desire to leave'.
Edited by Juanita--From WordNet
Definition
(v. i.) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking; to use postures.
(v. t.) To represent by gesture; to act.
Typed by Dave
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. Make gestures.
Typed by Laverne
Synonyms and Antonyms
[See ATTITUDE]
Editor: Olivia
Definition
v.i. to make gestures when speaking: to play antic tricks.—adj. Ges′tic pertaining to motion esp. dancing.—ns. Gesticulā′tion act of making gestures in speaking: a gesture; Gestic′ulātor one who makes gestures.—adj. Gestic′ulātory representing or abounding in gesticulations.
Typist: Zamenhof
Examples
- There was much more talk and gesticulating, but less quarreling. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- They were conversing together in low tones, and gesticulating and pointing toward me. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- When money is to be paid and received, there is always some vehement jawing and gesticulating about it. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Now they had congregated by the boat and were talking in loud, angry tones, with much gesticulating and shaking of fists. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- There was much excited gesticulating, pointing, and chattering; then several of the warriors approached and peered within. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- He vociferated, gesticulated; Donne and Sweeting laughed. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Editor: Rochelle