nonverbal
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He is interested in whatever nonverbal reaction you have between the lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
It may omit relevant information while summarizing, mix up who is speaking and misinterpret context—such as missing nonverbal cues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
Afterward, they completed standardized intelligence tests measuring verbal and nonverbal ability as well as perceptual reasoning.
From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025
Some researchers and advocates have started using the term “profound” autism to describe cases among children with an IQ of less than 50 or who are minimally verbal or nonverbal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025
“If you are trying to land at JFK at rush hour, there is no nonverbal communication,” Greenberg says.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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