English Dictionary
Definition of “gesticulation”
gesticulation (dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of gesticulating
- an animated or expressive gesture
Alternative Forms
gesˈticulatory adjective
Usage examples
At length, after what seemed hours of shrugging and mumbling and gesticulation , the official produced a roughly scribbled list.
Thomas, Rosie, The White Dove (1986)From clapping to finger snapping and obscene gesticulation , when people communicate, they often use their hands to embellish their words.
New Scientist (1998)I doubt the last option, as there was no gesticulation of hand from the wheel or flashing of headlights.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)His routines became more refined, with less facial motion and gesticulation.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
