expansive gesture

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A wide, sweeping movement of the hands or arms.

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Examples (20)

  • He made an expansive gesture with both arms to welcome the crowd.
  • She made an expansive gesture with her arms.
  • The speaker used expansive gestures to emphasize her points during the presentation.
  • With an expansive gesture, the CEO welcomed the crowd.
  • With an expansive gesture, she indicated the entire landscape before them.
  • He spread his hands in an expansive gesture to show there was nothing to hide.
  • His expansive gesture swept across the room, encompassing all the guests.
  • Their apology came with an expansive gesture of generosity—he picked up the entire bill.
  • The conductor's expansive gestures helped convey the music's emotional depth.
  • On stage, she rehearsed an expansive gesture to match the music's swell.
  • She greeted us with expansive gestures, her arms wide open in welcome.
  • Please save the expansive gesture for the finale, not the opening.
  • The politician made expansive gestures while addressing the cheering supporters.
  • An expansive gesture was made by the host to put everyone at ease.
  • With a single expansive gesture, he dismissed all their concerns.
  • Are you sure an expansive gesture won't seem insincere?
  • The teacher's expansive gestures made the lesson more engaging for students.
  • In a moment of joy, he offered an expansive gesture that embraced the whole team.
  • Her expansive gesture toward the horizon suggested unlimited possibilities.
  • I'd rather avoid the expansive gesture and let the words speak for themselves.