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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gesticulates

/dʒɛstɪkʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does gesticulates mean?

verb

To move the hands or body in a way that emphasizes or illustrates something, typically to convey emotion or to add emphasis to what one is saying.

Example

"The actor gesticulated wildly as he delivered his passionate speech."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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