body language
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of body language
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Because a Familiar is designed to observe and support, its emotional processing is focused on recognizing someone’s mood, based on facial expressions, body language and tone of voice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
He wrote The Human Zoo and Intimate Behaviour, in Malta, and then became fascinated by the expressive body language of the people of the Mediterranean.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Sport, performance and culture, body language and even gestures are all used in the course and, until a few years ago, no language was taught at all.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
She punched the air at the conclusion, and even as she missed out on a medal she had the body language of someone pleased to have brought her best to the Olympic stage.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Alec and Lana are right in front of Mark, their body language daring anyone to be stupid enough to confront them.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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