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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Our body language often betrays a focus on more urgent things.
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Leon E. Moores, Md, Dsc, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
But management color and body language on the path ahead will be key again in the earnings release and on the management call.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Season 18’s Allen and Madison are ready to settle down, but could body language tell fate?
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2024
Calm and caring facial expressions, body language and vocal tone will leave a lasting imprint.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Leon E. Moores, Md, Dsc, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
But management color and body language on the path ahead will be key again in the earnings release and on the management call.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Season 18’s Allen and Madison are ready to settle down, but could body language tell fate?
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2024
Calm and caring facial expressions, body language and vocal tone will leave a lasting imprint.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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 2 Nov. 2024.
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