Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Gesture.
How to pronounce gesture:
US
Gesture - as a noun
Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motion8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual communicationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something done as an indication of intention
Example: "A political gesture"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicant11indication13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gesture - as a verb
Show, express or direct through movement
Example: "He gestured his desire to leave"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gesticulate14motion8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She made a gesture of apology by raising her hand."
"His kind gesture of holding the door open for her was appreciated."
"The teacher used gestures to accentuate her point in the lecture."
"He offered a gesture of goodwill by giving her a small gift."
"The crowd erupted in applause and gestures of approval."
Word Game Points
Is GESTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gesture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GESTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is GESTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gesture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGESTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is GESTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gesture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGESTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
