n. | 1. | Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture. |
2. | A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion. | |
v. t. | 1. | To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate. |
v. i. | 1. | To make gestures; to gesticulate. |
Noun | 1. | gesture - motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling |
2. | gesture - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals Synonyms: motion | |
3. | gesture - something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance" | |
Verb | 1. | gesture - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave" Synonyms: gesticulate, motion |