gesticulant

/dʒɛˈstɪkjələnt/
adjective
  1. Making or characterized by lively or expressive gestures, especially while speaking.
    • The gesticulant speaker waved his arms to emphasize every point.
    • The actor's gesticulant performance brought the silent scene to life.
    • Her gesticulant storytelling made the children laugh and lean forward.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A person who makes lively or expressive gestures, especially while speaking.
    • The teacher was a gesticulant, pointing to the board and waving for attention.
    • My uncle is a natural gesticulant, always moving his hands when he talks.
    • The gesticulant on stage used broad hand movements to convey emotion.