Definitions

kinesics

[ki-nee-siks, -ziks, kahy-] / kɪˈni sɪks, -zɪks, kaɪ- /

NOUN

body language

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gesture

WEAK

body movement gestures mannerisms motion visual communication

NOUN

gesticulation

Synonyms

STRONG

action bow curtsy expression genuflection indication intimation mime motion nod pantomime reminder salute shrug sign signal token wave wink

WEAK

body language high sign sign language

Antonyms

STRONG

repose rest

NOUN

gesture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action body language expression indication nod reminder salute sign signal token

STRONG

bow curtsy genuflection gesticulation intimation mime pantomime shrug wave wink

WEAK

high sign sign language

Antonyms

WEAK

speech

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Kinesics: body movements and gestures that may include facial expressions.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021