Gesture

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A movement of the hands or body used to convey or emphasise a thought, feeling, or intention.

“He made a dismissive gesture with his hand and walked away from the argument.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/

Syllables

ges·ture

Related Words

Synonyms

motiongesticulate

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Wordle

GESTURE has common letters but the GES- start and -URE ending are distinctive

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Scrabble

G(2)+E(1)+S(1)+T(1)+U(1)+R(1)+E(1)=8 points, very playable with common tiles and hooks with -D or -S

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