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.
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These two species have distinct and often contrasting body language cues, which can lead to misinterpretation.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Watching yourself in front of a mirror can also be helpful to understand your body language during the performance.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2025
Pereira has spoken of the need for togetherness and common purpose and called Cunha out for effectively setting himself apart during Monday’s defeat with his body language and then early departure down the tunnel while his team-mates stayed on the pitch as a group.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The body language on those occasions Carter gathered alongside presidents past and present was telling.
—Mark Barabak, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Watching yourself in front of a mirror can also be helpful to understand your body language during the performance.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2025
Pereira has spoken of the need for togetherness and common purpose and called Cunha out for effectively setting himself apart during Monday’s defeat with his body language and then early departure down the tunnel while his team-mates stayed on the pitch as a group.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The body language on those occasions Carter gathered alongside presidents past and present was telling.
—Mark Barabak, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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