body language

noun

Definition of body languagenext
as in attitude
movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.

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Recent Examples of body language The tone in both of their voices and the body language suggests that Groening may have just revealed something he wasn’t supposed to. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026 Started to see a few more additive things with body language or going out on his own. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Studying a quarterback's body language with his girlfriend, or wife, in early August just might become a new reality. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 When speaking in her unmistakable throaty voice, her expressive body language (hand movements often complement her sentences) reveals her assertiveness. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for body language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
  1. attitude
  2. posture
  3. stance
  4. demeanor
Noun
  • Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Through a treatment plan that included changing his gaming posture and intensive physical therapy, Lee was able to return to play just a month later.
    — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of posture
Noun
  • Woman-led, intergenerational, and broad in sound, the acts encapsulate Rodrigo’s progressive stance in pop.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As rising energy prices drive up inflation, several central banks across the Asia-Pacific region are shifting toward hawkish stances.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stance
Noun
  • Turner recalled his first game as a rookie in 2023 against the Seattle Seahawks, and Donald’s demeanor.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of demeanor

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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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