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gesticulation Definition

ges·ticu·la·tion (jes tik′yo̵̅o̅ lās̸hən, -yə-)

noun

  1. a gesticulating
  2. a gesture, esp. an energetic one

Etymology: L gesticulatio

gesticulation Related Forms

ges·ticu·la·to′ry (-lə tôr′ē) adjective

gesticulation Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • wild: Never mind tho - the international language of wild gesticulations, confused looks, smiles and laughter will surfice.
  • much: He shrugged his shoulders in ungracious acquiescence, while our visitor in hurried words and with much excitable gesticulation poured forth his story.

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