Gesticulating
[dʒe'stɪkjə,leɪtɪŋ]
Definition
(adj.) making gestures while speaking; 'her gesticulating hands and arms made words almost unnecessary' .
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Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Gesticulate
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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.
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