Gesture

Meaning

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

A movement of part of the body, especially the hands or head, to express an idea or meaning.

Example Sentences

She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.

She made a friendly gesture to welcome the guests.

Example Expressions

gesture of goodwill

Synonyms

motion, signal, sign, indication, movement

Entry 1

motion, signal, sign, indication

Entry 2

motion, signal, sign, indication, movement

Antonyms

stillness, inaction, immobility, passivity

Entry 1

stillness, inaction, immobility, passivity

Entry 2

inaction, stillness

Collocations

hand gesture, friendly gesture, gesture of goodwill, kind gesture, simple gesture, symbolic gesture, gesture of support

Entry 1

hand gesture, friendly gesture, gesture of goodwill

Entry 2

kind gesture, simple gesture, symbolic gesture, gesture of support