body language
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of body language
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The Bengaluru-based startup Dognosis is using AI to analyse dogs' brain activity, respiration and body language -- turning their reaction to scent into data.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
But Ohtani’s swings and body language Wednesday signaled that something was clearly wrong, affecting Ohtani’s play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
A big screen showed live images of DeChambeau talking with the rules officials and nobody needed a body language expert to say the discussion was not going his way.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
But my face and body language told a different story.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Even though her body language was serene, Nali’s eyes contained a lake of fire, and he didn’t dare disobey.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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