See Also: gesticulate(dictionary)
gesticulate(dictionary)

gesticulate (iou)



gesticulate verb. E17.
[Latin gesticulat- pa. ppl stem of gesticulari, from gesticulus dim. of gestus action, gesture: see -ATE3.]
verb intrans. Use lively and expressive movements of the limbs or body with or instead of speech. E17.
C. S. Forester It was natural when one spoke French to gesticulate, to indicate his men with a wave of the hand. M. Roberts A man..gesticulating and coughing to catch her attention.
verb trans. Convey or express by such movements. E17.
gesticulatingly adverb in a gesticulating manner; with gesticulations: L19.
gesticulative adjective given to or characterized by gesticulation L18.
gesticulator noun L17.
gesticulatory adjective consisting or full of gesticulation L18.