Meaning & use
gesticulation
The use of expressive hand or arm movements to emphasize or accompany speech.
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His wild gesticulation made it clear he disagreed before he even said a word.
The tour guide's constant gesticulation helped the group follow the story despite the noise.
A note on using this word
Gesticulation usually suggests especially animated or excessive gestures, not just an ordinary hand movement.
Words with a similar meaning
gesturing
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