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gesticulation

/ˌɡɛstɪˈkʌləʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does gesticulation mean?

noun

A movement of the body, especially of the hands and arms, used to emphasize or illustrate what is being said. In a broader sense, it refers to the act of using gestures to communicate.

Example

"The politician's gesticulation as he spoke to the crowd was energetic and engaging."

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