CEFR B2

nonverbal

adjective

Meaning

Communicated through body language, facial expressions, or gestures rather than spoken or written words.

Examples

  • Teachers are trained to recognize nonverbal cues that indicate a student is struggling to understand the lesson.
  • The negotiation relied heavily on nonverbal signals, as both parties were trying to hide their true intentions.

Synonyms: silent, gestural, tacit