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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According to Sweetie Pet Products, the position, speed, and direction of a wag all contribute to a canine's overall body language.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Assistant coach Kyan Brown was walking through the locker room before the next game and didn’t like the players’ body language.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Plus, there are limited hand gestures and body language to read; on the phone, there’s a lack of facial expressions.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
So instead of stressing about which body language signal to master next, focus on flirting in a way that feels natural and fun to you!
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Assistant coach Kyan Brown was walking through the locker room before the next game and didn’t like the players’ body language.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Plus, there are limited hand gestures and body language to read; on the phone, there’s a lack of facial expressions.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
So instead of stressing about which body language signal to master next, focus on flirting in a way that feels natural and fun to you!
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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