gesticulating

/dʒɛˈstɪkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of gesticulate: making lively or expressive gestures, especially while speaking.
    • I could see the coach gesticulating from across the field, giving instructions.
    • She was gesticulating so much that she nearly knocked over her coffee cup.
    • The children were gesticulating excitedly as they described the movie.
adjective
  1. Making or involving lively or expressive gestures.
    • His gesticulating hands made the conversation feel more dramatic.
    • A gesticulating crowd gathered around the street performer.
    • The gesticulating speaker held the audience's attention without saying a word.
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