body languages

Definition of body languagesnext
plural of body language
as in attitudes
movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.

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Noun
  • This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.
    Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.
    Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Same president, same day, same strike — two contradictory postures.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
  • This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.
    Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But Jones blurs party lines with some of his other stances, including energy, deregulation and housing.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The Marion County Clerk's Office isn't known for strong ideological stances.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.
    Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Body languages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20languages. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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