body language
noun
: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others
Examples of body language in a Sentence
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
Recent Examples on the Web
Her cold body language, her expression of empathy for the suffering of Palestinians, and her willingness to publicly point to Israel’s obfuscation were hard for Netanyahu to miss.
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Trita Parsi, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
The truth about reading body language Does the audience change things?
—Christian B. Miller, CNN, 25 June 2024
This duality is most evident in Hawkins’ facial expressions and body language, which convey Poppy’s emotional depth without the need for over-the-top dialogue.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Babies communicate their needs through cries, coos, and body language.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
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Trita Parsi, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
The truth about reading body language Does the audience change things?
—Christian B. Miller, CNN, 25 June 2024
This duality is most evident in Hawkins’ facial expressions and body language, which convey Poppy’s emotional depth without the need for over-the-top dialogue.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Babies communicate their needs through cries, coos, and body language.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for body language
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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