body language
"Body language" is a form of nonverbal communication that involves physical behaviors to convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions.
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Definition
B2General Communication
(informal, everyday)Nonverbal cues like facial expressions, gestures, and posture used to convey feelings and intentions.
Example
- Her body language showed that she was nervous, even though she said she was fine.
C1Psychology
(academic, technical)The study of how physical behaviors, such as eye contact and gestures, reveal emotions and attitudes.
Example
- Psychologists often analyze body language to better understand a person's emotional state.
B2Interpersonal Communication
(informal)The unspoken signals people use through their body to communicate with others.
Example
- He could tell she was uninterested in the conversation by her closed body language.
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