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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Carefully track his path of escape and his body language.
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Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Beyond verbal agreements, a stakeholder’s body language and unspoken cues reveal true perceptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
According to pet website Rover, cats typically bond most with individuals who respect their boundaries, understand their body language, and engage in regular positive interactions.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Our body language often betrays a focus on more urgent things.
—Leon E. Moores, Md, Dsc, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Beyond verbal agreements, a stakeholder’s body language and unspoken cues reveal true perceptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
According to pet website Rover, cats typically bond most with individuals who respect their boundaries, understand their body language, and engage in regular positive interactions.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Our body language often betrays a focus on more urgent things.
—Leon E. Moores, Md, Dsc, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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