BODY LANGUAGE VOCABULARY

Gesture: A movement of the hand, arm, or body to express an idea or feeling.

Sentence: He made a welcoming gesture by opening his arms wide.

Nod: To move the head up and down to show agreement or understanding.

Sentence: She nodded politely during the meeting to show she was listening.

Shake one’s head: To move the head from side to side, usually meaning “no.”

Sentence: He shook his head when asked if he wanted more coffee.

Fold one’s arms: To cross one’s arms over the chest, often showing resistance or boredom.

Sentence: She folded her arms and refused to answer the question.

Raise eyebrows: To lift the eyebrows, often to show surprise or disbelief.

Sentence: I raised my eyebrows when he told me the unbelievable news.

Shrug: To lift the shoulders to show you don’t know or don’t care.

Sentence: When asked about the missing files, he simply shrugged.

Pace: To walk back and forth, especially when nervous or deep in thought.

Sentence: He paced the room anxiously while waiting for the phone call.

Glare: To look at someone angrily or fiercely.

Sentence: She glared at him for interrupting her speech.

Stare: To look at someone or something with wide-open eyes for a long time.

Sentence: He stared out of the window, lost in thought.