geste — meaning in English

English meaning

• gesture noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.

Senses

geste is used for these senses in English:

• gesture An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
• gesture (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

gesture — full definition

1. noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
2. noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
3. verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.

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