Gesture — synonyms, definition

1. gesture (Noun)

appearance attitude beacon clue countersign course direction display expression flag flare formality hint indication manifestation motion move movement pointing portent • • •

gesture (Noun) — Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.

gesture (Noun) — The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals.

gesture (Noun) — Something done as an indication of intention. ex. "a political gesture" ex. "a gesture of defiance"

indicant indication motility motion move movement visual communication V sign beau geste beck bow bowing curtsey curtsy facial expression facial gesture flourish gesticulation high-five jab jabbing mudra nod obeisance poke poking previous question • • •

2. gesture (Verb)

beacon beckon betoken brandish call express flag flaunt flourish gesticulate indicate mean motion move omen prompt shake sign signal signify • • •

gesture (Verb) — Show, express or direct through movement. ex. "He gestured his desire to leave"

communicate intercommunicate acclaim applaud beckon bless bow bow down clap cross oneself exsert extend hold out nod put out shake shrug sign spat stretch forth stretch out wave • • •