body language

noun

Meaning

The process of communicating non-verbally through conscious or unconscious gestures, postures, and facial expressions.

Examples

Skilled negotiators often study the body language of their counterparts to detect signs of hesitation.
His confident body language made him appear much more experienced than he actually was.

Synonyms: gestures, non-verbal cues, kinesics

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body language

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɒdi ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ

Definition

The process of communicating non-verbally through conscious or unconscious gestures, postures, and facial expressions.

Examples

Skilled negotiators often study the body language of their counterparts to detect signs of hesitation.
His confident body language made him appear much more experienced than he actually was.

Synonyms of body language

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