as in attitude
movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Mitchell did not speak on screen for three seasons, using only his body language inside the costume to convey his performance.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 July 2024
Like that early screen vampire, Longlegs puts us on edge with his twisted body language and exaggerated gestures — that, plus odd framing that crops him off at the head, explains how the character manages to worm his way into our brains.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 July 2024
The poor body language and dispirited attitudes during opposing runs have been an enemy for this team too often this season.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Hoover, who spent parts of seven seasons as an MLB catcher, observed every detail: positioning, glove placement and even body language.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 July 2024
Like that early screen vampire, Longlegs puts us on edge with his twisted body language and exaggerated gestures — that, plus odd framing that crops him off at the head, explains how the character manages to worm his way into our brains.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 July 2024
The poor body language and dispirited attitudes during opposing runs have been an enemy for this team too often this season.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Hoover, who spent parts of seven seasons as an MLB catcher, observed every detail: positioning, glove placement and even body language.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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