GESTICULATION

gesticulation

(noun) a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gesticulation (countable and uncountable, plural gesticulations)

The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.

A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.

(dated) An odd or fanciful motion.

Anagrams

• unegotistical

Source: Wiktionary


Ges*tic`u*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. gesticulatio: cf. F. gesticulation.]

1. The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.

2. A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments. Macaulay.

3. Antic tricks or motions. B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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