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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One thing those with a high EQ understand is that body language is just as important as spoken words, Abrahams says.
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Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Video cameras recorded the actors’ facial expressions and body language to create visual references for the animators down the line.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
This question will guide every aspect of the conversation, from body language and tone to message delivery.
—Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Pay Attention to the Buck’s Body Language Don’t focus on the deer’s rack, but do pay attention to his body language.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Video cameras recorded the actors’ facial expressions and body language to create visual references for the animators down the line.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
This question will guide every aspect of the conversation, from body language and tone to message delivery.
—Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Pay Attention to the Buck’s Body Language Don’t focus on the deer’s rack, but do pay attention to his body language.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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