Meaning & use
nonverbal
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, expressions, or body language.
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Her nonverbal cues, like crossed arms, suggested she disagreed with the plan.
Some children on the autism spectrum communicate mainly through nonverbal means.
A note on using this word
Covers facial expressions, posture, gestures, and tone, all of which carry meaning without spoken words.
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verbal
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