body language

noun
UK: /ˈbɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US: /ˈbɑːdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

  1. The movements or positions of your body that show other people how you are feeling.

    1. His body language showed he was nervous. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experts can interpret body language to understand people's true intentions, even if they are lying. [ ] [ ]

  2. Nonverbal communication through gestures, posture, facial expressions, and other physical cues.

    1. She uses body language to show her feelings. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding body language is crucial for effective communication and building strong interpersonal relationships. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "body language" in English means: The movements or positions of your body that show other people how you are feeling., Nonverbal communication through gestures, posture, facial expressions, and other physical cues..

The phonetic transcription of "body language" is /ˈbɒdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈbɑːdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "body language": "His body language showed he was nervous.". More examples on the page.