gestured

ges·ture

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jes-cher]
- /ˈdʒɛs tʃər/
- /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jes-cher]
- /ˈdʒɛs tʃər/

Definitions of gestured word

noun gestured a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture. 1
noun gestured the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc. 1
noun gestured any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration: a gesture of friendship. 1
noun gestured Digital Technology. a particular movement of the body, typically the fingers or hand, used to control or interact with a digital device (often used attributively): a gesture command; Use a two-finger pinching gesture on your touchscreen to zoom in or out. 1
verb without object gestured to make or use a gesture or gestures. 1
verb with object gestured to express by a gesture or gestures. 1

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Origin of gestured

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin gestūra mode of action, manner, bearing, equivalent to Latin gest(us) past participle of gerere to bear, carry on, perform + ūra -ure

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Parts of speech for Gestured

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Gestured

gestured popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gestured usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gestured

adjective gestured

wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.

Just one Synonym for gestured