Definition of gesture in English:

gesture

noun ˈdʒɛstʃəˈdʒɛstʃər

1A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Alex made a gesture of apology
mass noun so much is conveyed by gesture
Example sentencesExamples
- The two boys exchange ideas through gestures, words, and drawing.
- He closed his blue eyes and spread his hands out in a gesture of surrender.
- Her transformation from spectator to spectacle is signified repetitively by the gesture of removing her glasses.
- His gestures and movements are excessively self-aware in postures of cool and defiance, and for this very reason betray the emotions and vulnerability beneath.
- Those quick hand gestures and body movements betray a restless energy and a need for variety and originality.
- So what do their expressions, hand gestures, body movements and speech say about what they're really thinking and feeling?
- His body language and facial gestures suggested he loathed his colleague.
- Chimps communicate with each other through a complex and subtle system of vocalisations, facial expressions, body postures and gestures.
- These same gestures and movements, even the very words themselves, have been repeated and revived over many generations in that precise place.
- His movements and gestures are natural and his stage presence is electric.
- As they approached the lower window, Tracy made a gesture to Erin to move to the side away from the window.
- Marcus reciprocated the farewell gesture by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes.
- Glaring after the departing man, Cael flicked a rude gesture in his direction.
- Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a gesture of surrender.
- This is accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture which is a simple but effective way of getting the children to respond to and interact with the teacher.
- She exclaimed, making shooing gestures with her arms.
- It is important that a dancer have a good facility, but they need to be able convey dramatic ideas, use dramatic gestures, and communicate feelings on stage.
- He made a number of rude gestures in their direction and shouted obscenities at them.
- It has to do with attitude or spirit, which is reflected in speech patterns and facial expressions, hand gestures and overall body movement.
- They capture the gestures of the human body in all its pity and rapture, pain and pleasure.
Synonyms
signal, signalling, sign, signing, motion, motioning, wave, indication, gesticulation
1. 1.1 An action performed to convey a feeling or intention.
  Maggie was touched by the kind gesture
  a gesture of goodwill
  Example sentencesExamples
  I just received the October issue and appreciate your kind gesture in sending us extra copies.
  They were engaged in work, play activities, fights or gestures of friendship.
  Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous gesture of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket.
  In a gesture of goodwill, a 24-hour internet cafe and a finance company in Edinburgh have offered US citizens free internet access to contact their loved ones.
  Security Ministry officials called it a gesture of national reconciliation and said that more releases would follow.
  It is refunding you the £34.31, and adding £100 as a gesture of goodwill.
  Throwing the amp in the canal could be a symbolic gesture, representing the idea that I was getting rid of all the stuff I didn't really need anymore.
  He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern gesture of respect toward the givers.
  Not all public gestures of affection and loyalty need to be quite so extravagant.
  Given her special circumstances, it says, it is prepared as a gesture of goodwill to fund the costs of the operation, which are about £10,000.
  My friendly gestures were returned with stubborn silence.
  Unfortunately, their neighbor didn't appreciate the kind gesture… and she sued.
  To be frank, this was the most heartening gesture of solidarity I heard.
  Their acceptance of Lydia is total and is signified by a gesture of affection from his mother.
  She remembers other gestures of goodwill, including an Italian who took it upon himself to cook lunch for the farmer and his family while they were at church.
  As a goodwill gesture, I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.
  Sometimes, youngsters convey through their simple gestures what many adults can never express in a thousand words.
  I broke away from Andrew suddenly, in a liberating gesture of defiance.
  Theirs is a harmless daydream, an ultimately mild gesture of defiance against conformity.
  Making goodwill gestures only arouses suspicion and creates the appearance of weakness.
  Synonyms
  action, deed, act, move
2. 1.2 An action performed for show in the knowledge that it will have no effect.
  I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture
  Example sentencesExamples
  At first he still enjoyed the sheen of effective public gestures.
  However, the seeming pointlessness of the gesture is the key to its ironic effect and the reason why it enjoys a kinship with Ferry's work.
  A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political gesture which would prove unrealistic when challenged.
  I must admit that I agonised a bit about this because I felt it was a small gesture that would have little effect and give more pleasure to the person sending the card than the recipient.
  Most of the time, it will merely be a gesture of principle, with no practical effect.
  There was no indication that these paltry and tardy gestures have had any effect in dampening the mass protest movement.
  He denied the move was a political gesture.
  Although some have not fully embraced open source, these sometimes small, token gestures offer us a wealth of knowledge.
  Labor's intention to retain the regional council structures and consult Indigenous people over the replacement body is a gesture.
  Above all a political gesture and propaganda exercise, the charter had less effect on American isolationists than hoped.
  He said local roads in the area would have to be improved and upgraded as a gesture to the people who would be effected.
  That G8 leaders are now making gestures of this sort betrays their knowledge that the game is up for world summitry that does not command world support.

verb ˈdʒɛstʃəˈdʒɛstʃər

[no object]

1Make a gesture.
she gestured meaningfully with the pistol
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘I really like your scarf’ he said, gesturing to the bandana on my head, a simple black one that I wear more often than not.
- He gestured disgustedly toward Michael with one hand.
- He gestured wildly with one hand as he spoke, trying to get his point across.
- He paused, then gestured expansively towards the audience.
- Edwards, as nearly as I can tell, never utters a word without one or more hands gesturing in some significant, word-intensifying manner.
- He gestured back to the door that I had just come through.
- I gestured to the pile of unopened trunks at the foot of my bed.
- "Take your pick, kid ", said the Major gesturing around the room.
- The big man gestured with a thumb over his shoulder.
- ‘I feel completely settled here,’ she says, gesturing to the corners of the room.
- Sir Ralph gestured to a nearby chair and waited until his daughter was seated.
- Olivia gestured vaguely in the direction of the candy and Isabella took off, striding purposefully.
- He was talking about something with Dad and Jeremy, gesturing wildly with his free hand.
- The kid gestured with his left arm, the shotgun still in his right.
- Gavin kicked her leg under the table, gesturing to their glaring father meaningfully.
- Then he lifted his chin, gesturing back over his shoulder.
- I couldn't find any words to say, and instead gestured helplessly.
- ‘No need to pay,’ he said, gesturing at the tables and chairs, ‘this is my home.’
- He leaned forward from the back seat so he could gesture emphatically in front of the gear shift.
- Wayne, his blurred hand gesturing with a cigarette, was looking off to the side, mouthing something.
1. 1.1with object and adverbial or infinitive Direct (someone) somewhere by means of a gesture.
  he gestured her towards a chair
  Example sentencesExamples
  He gestured his other two men to take up position behind another table.
  He walked over to his two companions, gesturing them to follow him over to the girl.
  He turned to the person in the corner of the pub and gestured him over.
  Yet when the train settles against the platform and the passengers disembark I actually find myself politely gesturing him to board ahead of me.
  Rachelle waved her cousin away as he gestured her to the backyard, where the party was happening.
  As they moved from the bridge, they gestured us to follow.
  She gestured me towards a screened-off area behind the check-in desk.
  She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to gesture him to come towards her.
  The man returned the salute and gestured him towards the desk in the center of the room.
  The man stopped at one door among the many, opening it and gesturing the detective inside with a nod of his head.
  When they both finally arrive, she gestured them to sit down beside her.
  A servant in voluminous green robes ducked her head in an abbreviated bow and gestured them into the house.
  Jing nodded without a single word and gestured Gloria to continue what she had to say.
  Paloma gestured Helen to hide herself, while she turned away and headed toward south.
  Sean came to a small door, and opened it, gesturing her inside.
  She quietly took a step forward, before gesturing the class to come closer.
  He tugged gently on her hand and gestured her back along the corridor.
  Jasmine gestured him toward the sofa, then settled across from him in the opposite chair.
  Belarus gestured his squad forward, and began to target each of the downed drones and automated turrets.
  Flanked by the member of team A - 2, he gestured them onward with a sweep of his arm.
  Synonyms
  signal, make a gesture, make a sign, give a sign, sign, motion, wave, indicate, gesticulate
2. 1.2with object Express (something) with a gesture or gestures.
  he gestured his dissent at this
  Example sentencesExamples
  I rested my right hand on her thigh and squeezed it, gesturing a thank you for calming me down.
  Then, for good measure, I also gestured gratitude in the mirror when in front of him.
  I gestured my permission and then started to weep, remembering their occasional father.
  After each jump, she gestured her thanks, the intensity at once gone, the smile as blazing as the grimness a moment before.
  Suddenly, one of the borders raises his fingers to Gregor, gesturing his observance of the large bug in his presence.
  I said this, even using my hands to gesture my sincerity.
  Unable to comment on the fishing fiasco, they just gestured a weary resignation at yet another fine mess.
  Jim shook his head again, gesturing his helplessness with both hands.
  It was broken up by a blooper to right by Jason Giambi, to whom Boomer gestured thanks immediately afterwards.

Derivatives

gestural

adjective ˈdʒɛstʃər(ə)lˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)rəl

There have been many gestural attempts to endow some buildings and the institutions that they house with significance through architectural symbolism.
Example sentencesExamples
- A similar story may be told about the gestural communication of chimpanzees.
- Yee has brushed thick gestural strokes of bright colour onto existing photographs, then re-produced these unique combined images in another photograph.
- As the title suggests, this is a highly gestural show, and this premiere production incorporates plenty of movement, as well as music.
- Gesturese is a physical manifestation of baby speak which modifies gestural communication for young children.

Origin

Late Middle English: from medieval Latin gestura, from Latin gerere 'bear, wield, perform'. The original sense was 'bearing, deportment', hence 'the use of posture and bodily movements for effect in oratory'.

jest from Late Middle English:
In the Middle Ages a jest was not a joke but a notable exploit. It was spelled gest, and came from the Latin word gesta ‘actions, exploits’. It has the same root as gesture (Late Middle English). Jest came to be used for a narrative of someone's deeds, and from that became a word for ‘an idle story’ and then ‘a joke’.

Rhymes

divesture, vesture

Definition of gesture in US English:

gesture

nounˈjesCHərˈdʒɛstʃər

1A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Alex made a gesture of apology
so much is conveyed by gesture
Example sentencesExamples
- She exclaimed, making shooing gestures with her arms.
- The two boys exchange ideas through gestures, words, and drawing.
- It has to do with attitude or spirit, which is reflected in speech patterns and facial expressions, hand gestures and overall body movement.
- Glaring after the departing man, Cael flicked a rude gesture in his direction.
- These same gestures and movements, even the very words themselves, have been repeated and revived over many generations in that precise place.
- Her transformation from spectator to spectacle is signified repetitively by the gesture of removing her glasses.
- As they approached the lower window, Tracy made a gesture to Erin to move to the side away from the window.
- He made a number of rude gestures in their direction and shouted obscenities at them.
- His gestures and movements are excessively self-aware in postures of cool and defiance, and for this very reason betray the emotions and vulnerability beneath.
- They capture the gestures of the human body in all its pity and rapture, pain and pleasure.
- His body language and facial gestures suggested he loathed his colleague.
- Those quick hand gestures and body movements betray a restless energy and a need for variety and originality.
- His movements and gestures are natural and his stage presence is electric.
- Chimps communicate with each other through a complex and subtle system of vocalisations, facial expressions, body postures and gestures.
- This is accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture which is a simple but effective way of getting the children to respond to and interact with the teacher.
- He closed his blue eyes and spread his hands out in a gesture of surrender.
- So what do their expressions, hand gestures, body movements and speech say about what they're really thinking and feeling?
- It is important that a dancer have a good facility, but they need to be able convey dramatic ideas, use dramatic gestures, and communicate feelings on stage.
- Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a gesture of surrender.
- Marcus reciprocated the farewell gesture by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes.
Synonyms
signal, signalling, sign, signing, motion, motioning, wave, indication, gesticulation
1. 1.1 An action performed to convey one's feelings or intentions.
  Maggie was touched by the kind gesture
  Example sentencesExamples
  Not all public gestures of affection and loyalty need to be quite so extravagant.
  I broke away from Andrew suddenly, in a liberating gesture of defiance.
  To be frank, this was the most heartening gesture of solidarity I heard.
  They were engaged in work, play activities, fights or gestures of friendship.
  Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous gesture of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket.
  He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern gesture of respect toward the givers.
  Theirs is a harmless daydream, an ultimately mild gesture of defiance against conformity.
  Making goodwill gestures only arouses suspicion and creates the appearance of weakness.
  Unfortunately, their neighbor didn't appreciate the kind gesture… and she sued.
  She remembers other gestures of goodwill, including an Italian who took it upon himself to cook lunch for the farmer and his family while they were at church.
  In a gesture of goodwill, a 24-hour internet cafe and a finance company in Edinburgh have offered US citizens free internet access to contact their loved ones.
  Security Ministry officials called it a gesture of national reconciliation and said that more releases would follow.
  Throwing the amp in the canal could be a symbolic gesture, representing the idea that I was getting rid of all the stuff I didn't really need anymore.
  My friendly gestures were returned with stubborn silence.
  Their acceptance of Lydia is total and is signified by a gesture of affection from his mother.
  Given her special circumstances, it says, it is prepared as a gesture of goodwill to fund the costs of the operation, which are about £10,000.
  It is refunding you the £34.31, and adding £100 as a gesture of goodwill.
  As a goodwill gesture, I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.
  I just received the October issue and appreciate your kind gesture in sending us extra copies.
  Sometimes, youngsters convey through their simple gestures what many adults can never express in a thousand words.
  Synonyms
  action, deed, act, move
2. 1.2 An action performed for show in the knowledge that it will have no effect.
  I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture
  Example sentencesExamples
  I must admit that I agonised a bit about this because I felt it was a small gesture that would have little effect and give more pleasure to the person sending the card than the recipient.
  He denied the move was a political gesture.
  Most of the time, it will merely be a gesture of principle, with no practical effect.
  Although some have not fully embraced open source, these sometimes small, token gestures offer us a wealth of knowledge.
  A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political gesture which would prove unrealistic when challenged.
  That G8 leaders are now making gestures of this sort betrays their knowledge that the game is up for world summitry that does not command world support.
  At first he still enjoyed the sheen of effective public gestures.
  Above all a political gesture and propaganda exercise, the charter had less effect on American isolationists than hoped.
  He said local roads in the area would have to be improved and upgraded as a gesture to the people who would be effected.
  However, the seeming pointlessness of the gesture is the key to its ironic effect and the reason why it enjoys a kinship with Ferry's work.
  Labor's intention to retain the regional council structures and consult Indigenous people over the replacement body is a gesture.
  There was no indication that these paltry and tardy gestures have had any effect in dampening the mass protest movement.

verbˈjesCHərˈdʒɛstʃər

[no object]

1Make a gesture.
she gestured meaningfully with the pistol
Example sentencesExamples
- Sir Ralph gestured to a nearby chair and waited until his daughter was seated.
- He gestured disgustedly toward Michael with one hand.
- ‘I really like your scarf’ he said, gesturing to the bandana on my head, a simple black one that I wear more often than not.
- The kid gestured with his left arm, the shotgun still in his right.
- He gestured wildly with one hand as he spoke, trying to get his point across.
- Then he lifted his chin, gesturing back over his shoulder.
- He was talking about something with Dad and Jeremy, gesturing wildly with his free hand.
- He gestured back to the door that I had just come through.
- The big man gestured with a thumb over his shoulder.
- I gestured to the pile of unopened trunks at the foot of my bed.
- He leaned forward from the back seat so he could gesture emphatically in front of the gear shift.
- He paused, then gestured expansively towards the audience.
- ‘I feel completely settled here,’ she says, gesturing to the corners of the room.
- Gavin kicked her leg under the table, gesturing to their glaring father meaningfully.
- I couldn't find any words to say, and instead gestured helplessly.
- Wayne, his blurred hand gesturing with a cigarette, was looking off to the side, mouthing something.
- "Take your pick, kid ", said the Major gesturing around the room.
- ‘No need to pay,’ he said, gesturing at the tables and chairs, ‘this is my home.’
- Olivia gestured vaguely in the direction of the candy and Isabella took off, striding purposefully.
- Edwards, as nearly as I can tell, never utters a word without one or more hands gesturing in some significant, word-intensifying manner.
1. 1.1with object and adverbial or infinitive Direct or invite (someone) to move somewhere specified.
  he gestured her to a chair
  Example sentencesExamples
  Yet when the train settles against the platform and the passengers disembark I actually find myself politely gesturing him to board ahead of me.
  Belarus gestured his squad forward, and began to target each of the downed drones and automated turrets.
  As they moved from the bridge, they gestured us to follow.
  Flanked by the member of team A - 2, he gestured them onward with a sweep of his arm.
  She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to gesture him to come towards her.
  He walked over to his two companions, gesturing them to follow him over to the girl.
  Paloma gestured Helen to hide herself, while she turned away and headed toward south.
  Jasmine gestured him toward the sofa, then settled across from him in the opposite chair.
  When they both finally arrive, she gestured them to sit down beside her.
  He turned to the person in the corner of the pub and gestured him over.
  The man stopped at one door among the many, opening it and gesturing the detective inside with a nod of his head.
  He tugged gently on her hand and gestured her back along the corridor.
  Sean came to a small door, and opened it, gesturing her inside.
  A servant in voluminous green robes ducked her head in an abbreviated bow and gestured them into the house.
  The man returned the salute and gestured him towards the desk in the center of the room.
  Jing nodded without a single word and gestured Gloria to continue what she had to say.
  She quietly took a step forward, before gesturing the class to come closer.
  He gestured his other two men to take up position behind another table.
  Rachelle waved her cousin away as he gestured her to the backyard, where the party was happening.
  She gestured me towards a screened-off area behind the check-in desk.
  Synonyms
  signal, make a gesture, make a sign, give a sign, sign, motion, wave, indicate, gesticulate
2. 1.2with object Express (something) with a gesture or gestures.
  he gestured his dissent at this
  Example sentencesExamples
  Unable to comment on the fishing fiasco, they just gestured a weary resignation at yet another fine mess.
  It was broken up by a blooper to right by Jason Giambi, to whom Boomer gestured thanks immediately afterwards.
  I rested my right hand on her thigh and squeezed it, gesturing a thank you for calming me down.
  Suddenly, one of the borders raises his fingers to Gregor, gesturing his observance of the large bug in his presence.
  Then, for good measure, I also gestured gratitude in the mirror when in front of him.
  After each jump, she gestured her thanks, the intensity at once gone, the smile as blazing as the grimness a moment before.
  I said this, even using my hands to gesture my sincerity.
  Jim shook his head again, gesturing his helplessness with both hands.
  I gestured my permission and then started to weep, remembering their occasional father.

Origin

Late Middle English: from medieval Latin gestura, from Latin gerere ‘bear, wield, perform’. The original sense was ‘bearing, deportment’, hence ‘the use of posture and bodily movements for effect in oratory’.

单词	gesture
释义	Definition of gesture in English: gesture noun ˈdʒɛstʃəˈdʒɛstʃər 1A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. Alex made a gesture of apology mass noun so much is conveyed by gesture Example sentencesExamples The two boys exchange ideas through gestures, words, and drawing. He closed his blue eyes and spread his hands out in a gesture of surrender. Her transformation from spectator to spectacle is signified repetitively by the gesture of removing her glasses. His gestures and movements are excessively self-aware in postures of cool and defiance, and for this very reason betray the emotions and vulnerability beneath. Those quick hand gestures and body movements betray a restless energy and a need for variety and originality. So what do their expressions, hand gestures, body movements and speech say about what they're really thinking and feeling? His body language and facial gestures suggested he loathed his colleague. Chimps communicate with each other through a complex and subtle system of vocalisations, facial expressions, body postures and gestures. These same gestures and movements, even the very words themselves, have been repeated and revived over many generations in that precise place. His movements and gestures are natural and his stage presence is electric. As they approached the lower window, Tracy made a gesture to Erin to move to the side away from the window. Marcus reciprocated the farewell gesture by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes. Glaring after the departing man, Cael flicked a rude gesture in his direction. Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a gesture of surrender. This is accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture which is a simple but effective way of getting the children to respond to and interact with the teacher. She exclaimed, making shooing gestures with her arms. It is important that a dancer have a good facility, but they need to be able convey dramatic ideas, use dramatic gestures, and communicate feelings on stage. He made a number of rude gestures in their direction and shouted obscenities at them. It has to do with attitude or spirit, which is reflected in speech patterns and facial expressions, hand gestures and overall body movement. They capture the gestures of the human body in all its pity and rapture, pain and pleasure. Synonyms signal, signalling, sign, signing, motion, motioning, wave, indication, gesticulation 1.1 An action performed to convey a feeling or intention. Maggie was touched by the kind gesture a gesture of goodwill Example sentencesExamples I just received the October issue and appreciate your kind gesture in sending us extra copies. They were engaged in work, play activities, fights or gestures of friendship. Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous gesture of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket. In a gesture of goodwill, a 24-hour internet cafe and a finance company in Edinburgh have offered US citizens free internet access to contact their loved ones. Security Ministry officials called it a gesture of national reconciliation and said that more releases would follow. It is refunding you the £34.31, and adding £100 as a gesture of goodwill. Throwing the amp in the canal could be a symbolic gesture, representing the idea that I was getting rid of all the stuff I didn't really need anymore. He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern gesture of respect toward the givers. Not all public gestures of affection and loyalty need to be quite so extravagant. Given her special circumstances, it says, it is prepared as a gesture of goodwill to fund the costs of the operation, which are about £10,000. My friendly gestures were returned with stubborn silence. Unfortunately, their neighbor didn't appreciate the kind gesture… and she sued. To be frank, this was the most heartening gesture of solidarity I heard. Their acceptance of Lydia is total and is signified by a gesture of affection from his mother. She remembers other gestures of goodwill, including an Italian who took it upon himself to cook lunch for the farmer and his family while they were at church. As a goodwill gesture, I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday. Sometimes, youngsters convey through their simple gestures what many adults can never express in a thousand words. I broke away from Andrew suddenly, in a liberating gesture of defiance. Theirs is a harmless daydream, an ultimately mild gesture of defiance against conformity. Making goodwill gestures only arouses suspicion and creates the appearance of weakness. Synonyms action, deed, act, move 1.2 An action performed for show in the knowledge that it will have no effect. I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture Example sentencesExamples At first he still enjoyed the sheen of effective public gestures. However, the seeming pointlessness of the gesture is the key to its ironic effect and the reason why it enjoys a kinship with Ferry's work. A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political gesture which would prove unrealistic when challenged. I must admit that I agonised a bit about this because I felt it was a small gesture that would have little effect and give more pleasure to the person sending the card than the recipient. Most of the time, it will merely be a gesture of principle, with no practical effect. There was no indication that these paltry and tardy gestures have had any effect in dampening the mass protest movement. He denied the move was a political gesture. Although some have not fully embraced open source, these sometimes small, token gestures offer us a wealth of knowledge. Labor's intention to retain the regional council structures and consult Indigenous people over the replacement body is a gesture. Above all a political gesture and propaganda exercise, the charter had less effect on American isolationists than hoped. He said local roads in the area would have to be improved and upgraded as a gesture to the people who would be effected. That G8 leaders are now making gestures of this sort betrays their knowledge that the game is up for world summitry that does not command world support. verb ˈdʒɛstʃəˈdʒɛstʃər [no object] 1Make a gesture. she gestured meaningfully with the pistol Example sentencesExamples ‘I really like your scarf’ he said, gesturing to the bandana on my head, a simple black one that I wear more often than not. He gestured disgustedly toward Michael with one hand. He gestured wildly with one hand as he spoke, trying to get his point across. He paused, then gestured expansively towards the audience. Edwards, as nearly as I can tell, never utters a word without one or more hands gesturing in some significant, word-intensifying manner. He gestured back to the door that I had just come through. I gestured to the pile of unopened trunks at the foot of my bed. "Take your pick, kid ", said the Major gesturing around the room. The big man gestured with a thumb over his shoulder. ‘I feel completely settled here,’ she says, gesturing to the corners of the room. Sir Ralph gestured to a nearby chair and waited until his daughter was seated. Olivia gestured vaguely in the direction of the candy and Isabella took off, striding purposefully. He was talking about something with Dad and Jeremy, gesturing wildly with his free hand. The kid gestured with his left arm, the shotgun still in his right. Gavin kicked her leg under the table, gesturing to their glaring father meaningfully. Then he lifted his chin, gesturing back over his shoulder. I couldn't find any words to say, and instead gestured helplessly. ‘No need to pay,’ he said, gesturing at the tables and chairs, ‘this is my home.’ He leaned forward from the back seat so he could gesture emphatically in front of the gear shift. Wayne, his blurred hand gesturing with a cigarette, was looking off to the side, mouthing something. 1.1with object and adverbial or infinitive Direct (someone) somewhere by means of a gesture. he gestured her towards a chair Example sentencesExamples He gestured his other two men to take up position behind another table. He walked over to his two companions, gesturing them to follow him over to the girl. He turned to the person in the corner of the pub and gestured him over. Yet when the train settles against the platform and the passengers disembark I actually find myself politely gesturing him to board ahead of me. Rachelle waved her cousin away as he gestured her to the backyard, where the party was happening. As they moved from the bridge, they gestured us to follow. She gestured me towards a screened-off area behind the check-in desk. She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to gesture him to come towards her. The man returned the salute and gestured him towards the desk in the center of the room. The man stopped at one door among the many, opening it and gesturing the detective inside with a nod of his head. When they both finally arrive, she gestured them to sit down beside her. A servant in voluminous green robes ducked her head in an abbreviated bow and gestured them into the house. Jing nodded without a single word and gestured Gloria to continue what she had to say. Paloma gestured Helen to hide herself, while she turned away and headed toward south. Sean came to a small door, and opened it, gesturing her inside. She quietly took a step forward, before gesturing the class to come closer. He tugged gently on her hand and gestured her back along the corridor. Jasmine gestured him toward the sofa, then settled across from him in the opposite chair. Belarus gestured his squad forward, and began to target each of the downed drones and automated turrets. Flanked by the member of team A - 2, he gestured them onward with a sweep of his arm. Synonyms signal, make a gesture, make a sign, give a sign, sign, motion, wave, indicate, gesticulate 1.2with object Express (something) with a gesture or gestures. he gestured his dissent at this Example sentencesExamples I rested my right hand on her thigh and squeezed it, gesturing a thank you for calming me down. Then, for good measure, I also gestured gratitude in the mirror when in front of him. I gestured my permission and then started to weep, remembering their occasional father. After each jump, she gestured her thanks, the intensity at once gone, the smile as blazing as the grimness a moment before. Suddenly, one of the borders raises his fingers to Gregor, gesturing his observance of the large bug in his presence. I said this, even using my hands to gesture my sincerity. Unable to comment on the fishing fiasco, they just gestured a weary resignation at yet another fine mess. Jim shook his head again, gesturing his helplessness with both hands. It was broken up by a blooper to right by Jason Giambi, to whom Boomer gestured thanks immediately afterwards. Derivatives gestural adjective ˈdʒɛstʃər(ə)lˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)rəl There have been many gestural attempts to endow some buildings and the institutions that they house with significance through architectural symbolism. Example sentencesExamples A similar story may be told about the gestural communication of chimpanzees. Yee has brushed thick gestural strokes of bright colour onto existing photographs, then re-produced these unique combined images in another photograph. As the title suggests, this is a highly gestural show, and this premiere production incorporates plenty of movement, as well as music. Gesturese is a physical manifestation of baby speak which modifies gestural communication for young children. Origin Late Middle English: from medieval Latin gestura, from Latin gerere 'bear, wield, perform'. The original sense was 'bearing, deportment', hence 'the use of posture and bodily movements for effect in oratory'. jest from Late Middle English: In the Middle Ages a jest was not a joke but a notable exploit. It was spelled gest, and came from the Latin word gesta ‘actions, exploits’. It has the same root as gesture (Late Middle English). Jest came to be used for a narrative of someone's deeds, and from that became a word for ‘an idle story’ and then ‘a joke’. Rhymes divesture, vesture Definition of gesture in US English: gesture nounˈjesCHərˈdʒɛstʃər 1A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. Alex made a gesture of apology so much is conveyed by gesture Example sentencesExamples She exclaimed, making shooing gestures with her arms. The two boys exchange ideas through gestures, words, and drawing. It has to do with attitude or spirit, which is reflected in speech patterns and facial expressions, hand gestures and overall body movement. Glaring after the departing man, Cael flicked a rude gesture in his direction. These same gestures and movements, even the very words themselves, have been repeated and revived over many generations in that precise place. Her transformation from spectator to spectacle is signified repetitively by the gesture of removing her glasses. As they approached the lower window, Tracy made a gesture to Erin to move to the side away from the window. He made a number of rude gestures in their direction and shouted obscenities at them. His gestures and movements are excessively self-aware in postures of cool and defiance, and for this very reason betray the emotions and vulnerability beneath. They capture the gestures of the human body in all its pity and rapture, pain and pleasure. His body language and facial gestures suggested he loathed his colleague. Those quick hand gestures and body movements betray a restless energy and a need for variety and originality. His movements and gestures are natural and his stage presence is electric. Chimps communicate with each other through a complex and subtle system of vocalisations, facial expressions, body postures and gestures. This is accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture which is a simple but effective way of getting the children to respond to and interact with the teacher. He closed his blue eyes and spread his hands out in a gesture of surrender. So what do their expressions, hand gestures, body movements and speech say about what they're really thinking and feeling? It is important that a dancer have a good facility, but they need to be able convey dramatic ideas, use dramatic gestures, and communicate feelings on stage. Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a gesture of surrender. Marcus reciprocated the farewell gesture by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes. Synonyms signal, signalling, sign, signing, motion, motioning, wave, indication, gesticulation 1.1 An action performed to convey one's feelings or intentions. Maggie was touched by the kind gesture Example sentencesExamples Not all public gestures of affection and loyalty need to be quite so extravagant. I broke away from Andrew suddenly, in a liberating gesture of defiance. To be frank, this was the most heartening gesture of solidarity I heard. They were engaged in work, play activities, fights or gestures of friendship. Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous gesture of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket. He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern gesture of respect toward the givers. Theirs is a harmless daydream, an ultimately mild gesture of defiance against conformity. Making goodwill gestures only arouses suspicion and creates the appearance of weakness. Unfortunately, their neighbor didn't appreciate the kind gesture… and she sued. She remembers other gestures of goodwill, including an Italian who took it upon himself to cook lunch for the farmer and his family while they were at church. In a gesture of goodwill, a 24-hour internet cafe and a finance company in Edinburgh have offered US citizens free internet access to contact their loved ones. Security Ministry officials called it a gesture of national reconciliation and said that more releases would follow. Throwing the amp in the canal could be a symbolic gesture, representing the idea that I was getting rid of all the stuff I didn't really need anymore. My friendly gestures were returned with stubborn silence. Their acceptance of Lydia is total and is signified by a gesture of affection from his mother. Given her special circumstances, it says, it is prepared as a gesture of goodwill to fund the costs of the operation, which are about £10,000. It is refunding you the £34.31, and adding £100 as a gesture of goodwill. As a goodwill gesture, I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday. I just received the October issue and appreciate your kind gesture in sending us extra copies. Sometimes, youngsters convey through their simple gestures what many adults can never express in a thousand words. Synonyms action, deed, act, move 1.2 An action performed for show in the knowledge that it will have no effect. I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture Example sentencesExamples I must admit that I agonised a bit about this because I felt it was a small gesture that would have little effect and give more pleasure to the person sending the card than the recipient. He denied the move was a political gesture. Most of the time, it will merely be a gesture of principle, with no practical effect. Although some have not fully embraced open source, these sometimes small, token gestures offer us a wealth of knowledge. A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political gesture which would prove unrealistic when challenged. That G8 leaders are now making gestures of this sort betrays their knowledge that the game is up for world summitry that does not command world support. At first he still enjoyed the sheen of effective public gestures. Above all a political gesture and propaganda exercise, the charter had less effect on American isolationists than hoped. He said local roads in the area would have to be improved and upgraded as a gesture to the people who would be effected. However, the seeming pointlessness of the gesture is the key to its ironic effect and the reason why it enjoys a kinship with Ferry's work. Labor's intention to retain the regional council structures and consult Indigenous people over the replacement body is a gesture. There was no indication that these paltry and tardy gestures have had any effect in dampening the mass protest movement. verbˈjesCHərˈdʒɛstʃər [no object] 1Make a gesture. she gestured meaningfully with the pistol Example sentencesExamples Sir Ralph gestured to a nearby chair and waited until his daughter was seated. He gestured disgustedly toward Michael with one hand. ‘I really like your scarf’ he said, gesturing to the bandana on my head, a simple black one that I wear more often than not. The kid gestured with his left arm, the shotgun still in his right. He gestured wildly with one hand as he spoke, trying to get his point across. Then he lifted his chin, gesturing back over his shoulder. He was talking about something with Dad and Jeremy, gesturing wildly with his free hand. He gestured back to the door that I had just come through. The big man gestured with a thumb over his shoulder. I gestured to the pile of unopened trunks at the foot of my bed. He leaned forward from the back seat so he could gesture emphatically in front of the gear shift. He paused, then gestured expansively towards the audience. ‘I feel completely settled here,’ she says, gesturing to the corners of the room. Gavin kicked her leg under the table, gesturing to their glaring father meaningfully. I couldn't find any words to say, and instead gestured helplessly. Wayne, his blurred hand gesturing with a cigarette, was looking off to the side, mouthing something. "Take your pick, kid ", said the Major gesturing around the room. ‘No need to pay,’ he said, gesturing at the tables and chairs, ‘this is my home.’ Olivia gestured vaguely in the direction of the candy and Isabella took off, striding purposefully. Edwards, as nearly as I can tell, never utters a word without one or more hands gesturing in some significant, word-intensifying manner. 1.1with object and adverbial or infinitive Direct or invite (someone) to move somewhere specified. he gestured her to a chair Example sentencesExamples Yet when the train settles against the platform and the passengers disembark I actually find myself politely gesturing him to board ahead of me. Belarus gestured his squad forward, and began to target each of the downed drones and automated turrets. As they moved from the bridge, they gestured us to follow. Flanked by the member of team A - 2, he gestured them onward with a sweep of his arm. She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to gesture him to come towards her. He walked over to his two companions, gesturing them to follow him over to the girl. Paloma gestured Helen to hide herself, while she turned away and headed toward south. Jasmine gestured him toward the sofa, then settled across from him in the opposite chair. When they both finally arrive, she gestured them to sit down beside her. He turned to the person in the corner of the pub and gestured him over. The man stopped at one door among the many, opening it and gesturing the detective inside with a nod of his head. He tugged gently on her hand and gestured her back along the corridor. Sean came to a small door, and opened it, gesturing her inside. A servant in voluminous green robes ducked her head in an abbreviated bow and gestured them into the house. The man returned the salute and gestured him towards the desk in the center of the room. Jing nodded without a single word and gestured Gloria to continue what she had to say. She quietly took a step forward, before gesturing the class to come closer. He gestured his other two men to take up position behind another table. Rachelle waved her cousin away as he gestured her to the backyard, where the party was happening. She gestured me towards a screened-off area behind the check-in desk. Synonyms signal, make a gesture, make a sign, give a sign, sign, motion, wave, indicate, gesticulate 1.2with object Express (something) with a gesture or gestures. he gestured his dissent at this Example sentencesExamples Unable to comment on the fishing fiasco, they just gestured a weary resignation at yet another fine mess. It was broken up by a blooper to right by Jason Giambi, to whom Boomer gestured thanks immediately afterwards. I rested my right hand on her thigh and squeezed it, gesturing a thank you for calming me down. Suddenly, one of the borders raises his fingers to Gregor, gesturing his observance of the large bug in his presence. Then, for good measure, I also gestured gratitude in the mirror when in front of him. After each jump, she gestured her thanks, the intensity at once gone, the smile as blazing as the grimness a moment before. I said this, even using my hands to gesture my sincerity. Jim shook his head again, gesturing his helplessness with both hands. I gestured my permission and then started to weep, remembering their occasional father. Origin Late Middle English: from medieval Latin gestura, from Latin gerere ‘bear, wield, perform’. The original sense was ‘bearing, deportment’, hence ‘the use of posture and bodily movements for effect in oratory’.
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