body language

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sport, performance and culture, body language and even gestures are all used in the course and, until a few years ago, no language was taught at all.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

As soon as they heard those words from the manager, I watched their body language immediately shift from excitement to visible tension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Referring to the video images of a masked man on her doorstep shortly before she disappeared, he said somebody somewhere would recognise the suspect based either on their behaviour or their body language.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Defense attorney Harpootlian said during Wednesday’s hearing that Hill instructed jurors to be skeptical of Murdaugh’s testimony and to pay more attention to his body language more than his words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Myron approached as though he wanted to hug me, but my body language must have warned him that it’d be the wrong move.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben