1. Plural of gesticulation; expressive movements of the hands, arms, or body used to emphasize or convey meaning while speaking.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to animated or emphatic hand and body movements accompanying speech.

Examples

• The speaker's wild gesticulations made the presentation entertaining and easy to follow.
• She used broad gesticulations to describe the size of the fish she had caught.
• His animated gesticulations helped convey his excitement about the project.
• The actor's exaggerated gesticulations brought laughter from the audience.
• Without gesticulations, his speech would have been much less engaging.
• The conductor's precise gesticulations guided the orchestra through the symphony.