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gesticulating

Pronunciation: [dʒɛˈstɪk.jʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ]

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Learn how to use gesticulating in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to use your arms and hands to express emotions or ideas while speaking. It’s like when you’re excited or trying to explain something important, and you move your hands a lot to show what you mean.

Example

During the presentation, she was gesticulating to help explain her points better.

Example

He wasn't gesticulating at all, so it was hard to understand his excitement about the project.

Example

Why are you gesticulating so much while telling your story?

How to pronounce gesticulating

Pronunciation: [dʒɛˈstɪk.jʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ]

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