Meaning & Definition of Gesture in English
English⟶
Gesture
/ʤɛsʧər/
noun
1. Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
synonym:
- gesture
2. The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
synonym:
- gesture,
- motion
3. Something done as an indication of intention
- "A political gesture"
- "A gesture of defiance"
synonym:
- gesture
verb
1. Show, express or direct through movement
- "He gestured his desire to leave"
synonym:
- gesticulate,
- gesture,
- motion
Examples of using
His gamely gesture was much appreciated.
They communicate with each other by gesture.
He responded by giving the "OK" gesture.