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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Additionally, put your phone away and maintain open body language.
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Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Excited body language, like full-body wiggles and big tail wags, is another strong indicator of affection.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
One striking feature of Moxi is its large LED eyes, which beyond giving it a more approachable look without entering the uncanny valley, provides an essential body language function.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Excited body language, like full-body wiggles and big tail wags, is another strong indicator of affection.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
One striking feature of Moxi is its large LED eyes, which beyond giving it a more approachable look without entering the uncanny valley, provides an essential body language function.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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