GESTURE
/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GESTURE
A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."
An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
"We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."
The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
To make a gesture or gestures.
"My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."
To express something by a gesture or gestures.
"He gestured his disgust."
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
Examples of GESTURE in a Sentence
- "The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."
- "We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."
- "My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."
- "He gestured his disgust."
Word Details
Is GESTURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GESTURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GESTURE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for GESTURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | s | t | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GESTURE
100 words from the letters in GESTURE
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How to Use GESTURE in Word Games
GESTURE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GESTURE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GESTURE to find 100 additional valid words.