GESTICULATING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word gesticulating. (close relations)
Definition of GESTICULATING
Best Alternative Words for GESTICULATING
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| signaling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message | ||||||||
| waving | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of signaling by a movement of the hand | ||||||||
| beckoning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • signal with the hands or nod • appear inviting • summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture | ||||||||
| demonstrating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • give an exhibition of to an interested audience • establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment • provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes • march in protest; take part in a demonstration | ||||||||
| expressing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
| indicating | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a signal for or a symptom of • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • to state or express briefly • give evidence of • suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | ||||||||
| motioning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals • a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something • a change of position that does not entail a change of location • a state of change • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • the act of changing location from one place to another • an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object verb • show, express or direct through movement | ||||||||
| pantomiming | verbv | |||||||
verb • To make (a gesture) without speaking. • To entertain others by silent gestures or actions. noun • The performance of pantomime. | ||||||||
| pointing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a geometric element that has position but no extension • the precise location of something; a spatially limited location • a brief version of the essential meaning of something • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an instant of time • the object of an activity • a V shape • a very small circular shape • the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest • a promontory extending out into a large body of water • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect • an outstanding characteristic • sharp end • any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass • a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch • one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the dot at the left of a decimal fraction • the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip • a distinguishing or individuating characteristic • the gun muzzle's direction • a wall socket • a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs verb • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • be oriented • direct into a position for use • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • be a signal for or a symptom of • sail close to the wind • mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics • mark with diacritics • mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes • be positionable in a specified manner • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle • give a point to • repair the joints of bricks | ||||||||
| gesture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling • the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals • something done as an indication of intention verb • show, express or direct through movement | ||||||||
| motion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals • a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something • a change of position that does not entail a change of location • a state of change • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • the act of changing location from one place to another • an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object verb • show, express or direct through movement | ||||||||
