gesticulate — to move your hands and arms about in order to attract attention or to emphasize something that you are saying
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move your hands and arms about in order to attract attention or to emphasize something that you are saying
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The Italian chef gesticulated so much while cooking that he accidentally knocked over the salt shaker three times.
- During the video call, she gesticulated passionately, forgetting that only her face was visible to others.
- The street mime gesticulated in an invisible box, attracting a curious crowd.
gesticulate
VERB[/dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪt/]
to move your hands and arms about in order to attract attention or to emphasize something that you are saying
The Italian chef begins to gesticulate wildly while explaining his secret pasta recipe.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gesticulari', derived from 'gesticulus' (a little gesture), which comes from 'gestus' meaning gesture or movement of the body.
Breakdown
gestus (gesture/movement) + -icul- (diminutive suffix) + -ate (verb suffix) = gesticulate (to make gestures)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The Italian chef gesticulated so much while cooking that he accidentally knocked over the salt shaker three times.”
“During the video call, she gesticulated passionately, forgetting that only her face was visible to others.”
“The street mime gesticulated in an invisible box, attracting a curious crowd.”
“He tends to gesticulate more when he's nervous about a presentation.”
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