gesticulate Definition
ges·ticu·late (jes tik′yo̵̅o̅ lāt′, -yə-)
intransitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing
to make or use gestures, esp. with the hands and arms, as in adding nuances or force to one's speech, or as a substitute for speech
Etymology: < L gesticulatus, pp. of gesticulari, to make mimic gestures < gesticulus, dim. of gestus, a gesture < pp. of gerere, to bear, carry, do
transitive verb
to express by gesticulating
gesticulate Related Forms
gesticulate Synonyms
gesticulate Usage Examples
Preposition: with
hand: Avoid receiving or giving things, pointing, waving and gesticulating with the left hand.
Modifying Another Word
- wildly: Houllier is doing his best impression of David Brent's infamous dance in The Office, gesticulating wildly to his players.
- still: I reached him on the sea bed where he was still gesticulating with his dive light for help.
Preposition: in
direction: The captain was having words with his men who were gesticulating angrily in the direction of the three travelers.
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