Gesticular

/dʒɛˈstɪkjələr/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or of the nature of gesticulation; involving or characterized by hand and arm movements.

Etymology

From Latin 'gesticularis', derived from 'gesticulari' (to gesture with small movements). The suffix '-ar' creates an adjective form emphasizing relation to gestures.

Kelly Says

A 'gesticular' person uses their hands so much when talking that you could almost understand them with the sound off—it's why some people are better on video calls than phone calls!

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