Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Gestures.
Gestures - as a noun
Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motilitymotionmovemovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motionHypernyms (Closely Related)
visual communicationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something done as an indication of intention
Example: "A political gesture"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicantindicationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gestures - as a verb
Show, express or direct through movement
Example: "He gestured his desire to leave"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gesticulatemotionHypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He used hand gestures to emphasize his point."
"Her gestures were graceful and elegant."
"The performer's gestures brought the character to life."
"The politicians exchanged gestures of goodwill."
"The child's gestures were a way of expressing her emotions."
Word Game Points
Is GESTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gestures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GESTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GESTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gestures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGESTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GESTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gestures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGESTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
