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gesticulative

ges·tic·u·late
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [je-stik-yuh-leyt]
    • /dʒɛˈstɪk yəˌleɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [je-stik-yuh-leyt]
    • /dʒɛˈstɪk yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of gesticulative word

  • verb without object gesticulative to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech. 1
  • verb with object gesticulative to express by gesturing. 1
  • noun gesticulative Of, relating to, or using gesticulation. 1
See all 3 definitions of gesticulative

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Origin of gesticulative

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin gesticulātus (past participle of gesticulārī), equivalent to Late Latin (assumed in Latin) gesticul(us) gesture (diminutive of gestus; see gestic, -cule1) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Gesticulative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Gesticulative

gesticulative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

gesticulative usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gesticulative

adj gesticulative

  • bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
  • declamatory — A declamatory phrase, statement, or way of speaking is dramatic and confident.
  • dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
  • fervid — heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm, etc.: a fervid orator.
  • forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.

adjective gesticulative

  • rhetorical — used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
  • elaboration — The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.
  • elocutionary — Of or pertaining to elocution or to public speaking; rhetorical.
  • eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
  • expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
All 33 Synonyms of gesticulative

Antonyms for gesticulative

adj gesticulative

  • natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
  • simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
  • dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
All 3 Antonyms of gesticulative

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