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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Recruiters advise paying attention to your facial and body language and refraining from slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake that can convey a lack of confidence.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
There's so much language without language—body language and subtle foreshadowing moments.
—Jada Gomez, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
The flying monkeys are their own category, their monkey-ness represented more through acrobatics and Serkis-ish body language than appearance.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
This may sound surprising to some, but my guidance typically delves deeper than the popular advice, like make eye contact, use body language, or share your agenda beforehand.
—Deborah Grayson Riegel, Harvard Business Review, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
There's so much language without language—body language and subtle foreshadowing moments.
—Jada Gomez, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
The flying monkeys are their own category, their monkey-ness represented more through acrobatics and Serkis-ish body language than appearance.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
This may sound surprising to some, but my guidance typically delves deeper than the popular advice, like make eye contact, use body language, or share your agenda beforehand.
—Deborah Grayson Riegel, Harvard Business Review, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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