Synonyms for gesticulation

Most common

motion · gesture

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.

Related words

Word family

gesticulate gesticulative gesticulatory gesture gestural

Forms

Plural

gesticulations → motions, gestures…

Example sentences

• motion Everything seemed to be happening in slow motion.
• gesture Her movements were awkward and her gesture clumsy.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

motion²

7 letters

gesture²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (motion² = 2 syllables).