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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Murdaugh's defense claimed that Hill influenced the verdict through remarks heard by some jurors during the trial, including in one instance to watch Murdaugh's body language during his testimony, according to court filings.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Throughout, her vocal is focused and impassioned, and onstage her body language is striking.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza could see it in Luke Weaver’s body language.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Your focus goes to your body language and self-talk.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Throughout, her vocal is focused and impassioned, and onstage her body language is striking.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza could see it in Luke Weaver’s body language.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Your focus goes to your body language and self-talk.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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