GESTURES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GESTURES
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 GESTURES 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 GESTURES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GESTURES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GESTURES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GESTURES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | s | t | u | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GESTURES
100 words from the letters in GESTURES
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How to Use GESTURES in Word Games
GESTURES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GESTURES to find 100 additional valid words.