Gesticulate
Gesticulate /dʒesˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ (verb)
to move your hands and body while speaking, make gestures, wave, air, gesture, signal, beckon, sign, point, indicate:
Gesticulate in context
In my personal experience, people who are used to gesticulating during speaking, act unnaturally while telling lies.
I believe that lack of gesticulation during a speech culminates with monotony.
During his animated speech, the professor would often gesticulate wildly to emphasize his points. His hands moved in sweeping motions, painting vivid pictures in the air that captured the audience’s attention. Each gesture added a layer of meaning to his words, making his explanations more engaging and easier to understand. By the end of the lecture, even the most complex concepts had been brought to life through his passionate gesticulations, leaving the students both informed and entertained.
Parts of speech
- Noun: gesticulation
- Noun: gesticulator
- Adjective: gesticulatory
