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gestural

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃər.əl/
ges · tur · al
Adverb:gesturally
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gestural Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, consisting of, or expressed through physical gestures or bodily movements.

Example

"Infants rely heavily on gestural communication long before they acquire spoken language."

2

Characterized by expressive, energetic brushwork or visible physical action in the creation of an artwork (in visual art).

Example

"Her latest abstract paintings feature bold, gestural strokes that convey a sense of urgency and motion."

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• Rhymes for gestural

• Nearby Words

gestation
gestational
gesticulate
gestural
gesture
gesundheit
get

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'gesture' plus the adjectival suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from Medieval Latin 'gestura' (a mode of action or bearing), from Latin 'gerere' (to bear, carry, or perform).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gestural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gestural
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