nonverbal communication

British  

noun

1. psychol those aspects of communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication but which may include nonverbal aspects of speech itself (accent, tone of voice, speed of speaking, etc)

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nonverbal communication Cultural  

1. Communication without the use of spoken language. Nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and body positions (known collectively as “body language”), as well as unspoken understandings and presuppositions, and cultural and environmental conditions that may affect any encounter between people.

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Example Sentences

“The heart of the movie is in these very static, still and silent moments, where these two women have nonverbal communication with each other.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

For more lifelike interactions, the researchers integrated high-resolution cameras within the pupil of each eye, enabling Emo to make eye contact, crucial for nonverbal communication.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

Children could have difficulty making friendships or imitating others; verbal or nonverbal communication delays; or restricted or repetitive interests, such as a preoccupation with specific topics.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2023

The scientists chose to use magic tricks because, of all the various art forms that could be utilized, magic entailed an ideal combination of interactivity and nonverbal communication.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2023

Mrs. Murray eyes us over the top of her book with a little nonverbal communication of her own.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas