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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This combination allows participants to see detailed facial expressions and body language and even interact with objects in a virtual yet realistic environment.
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The body language in the last two games has said it all.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Students will learn the nuance of gesture, voice, and body language that deliver the best auditions.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Small shifts in awareness such as paying attention to body language, asking first or simply waiting for the right moment can be the difference between discomfort and feeling understood.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The body language in the last two games has said it all.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Students will learn the nuance of gesture, voice, and body language that deliver the best auditions.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Small shifts in awareness such as paying attention to body language, asking first or simply waiting for the right moment can be the difference between discomfort and feeling understood.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for body language
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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