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Synonyms

body language

American  

noun

  1. nonverbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, facial expressions, and the like.

body language British  

noun

  1. the nonverbal imparting of information by means of conscious or subconscious bodily gestures, posture, etc

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Etymology

Origin of body language

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Then review the recording on mute, just watching your presence and body language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Perhaps Tutberidze was minding her body language on Sunday as Egadze struggled even more in the free skate.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Somebody needed to fire them up because they looked flat, the body language betraying a team that was going under.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The 52-year-old had his head in his hands when the final whistle went -- his body language as negative as the horrendous weather which had left puddles all over the pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

I did not master the streets, because I could not read the body language quick enough.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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