non-verbal — not involving or using words or speech; communicated without the use of words
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not involving or using words or speech; communicated without the use of words
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnɑːnˈvɜːrbəl/
Example Sentences
- The mime artist's non-verbal performance left the audience speechless.
- Teachers often rely on non-verbal signals to manage their classrooms.
- His non-verbal 'I'm hungry' dance was more effective than words.
non-verbal
ADJECTIVE[/ˌnɑːnˈvɜːrbəl/]
not involving or using words or speech; communicated without the use of words
💡 Concept
not involving or using words or speech; communicated without the use of words
🎵 Rhyme
Sometimes non-verbal comfort beats verbal advice and herbal tea!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌnɑːnˈvɜːrbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌnɒnˈvɜːbəl/
🌳Etymology
Prefixnon--
Rootverbal
🎵Rhyme
herbalverbal
herbal
verbal
🔗Collocations
non-verbal communication
non-verbal cues
non-verbal behavior
non-verbal skills
non-verbal expression
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The mime artist's non-verbal performance left the audience speechless.”
“Teachers often rely on non-verbal signals to manage their classrooms.”
😄 Fun example
“His non-verbal 'I'm hungry' dance was more effective than words.”
“Non-verbal children can still express their needs through gestures.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wordlesssilentgesturalunspoken
Antonyms
verbalspokenoral
Related
body languagegesturemimesign languagefacial expression
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