subtle gesture

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

a gesture that is not obvious or easy to notice

gestureADJECTIVE + NOUN

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subtle

Examples (10)

  • With a subtle gesture, she signaled that the meeting was over.
  • He offered a subtle gesture of support by leaving a note on her desk.
  • Across the room, they exchanged a subtle gesture that only close friends would notice.
  • A subtle gesture can speak louder than words in delicate negotiations.
  • I completely missed his subtle gesture and kept talking.
  • The director uses a subtle gesture to foreshadow the twist in the final act.
  • In diplomacy, a subtle gesture often carries more weight than a public statement.
  • She responded with a subtle gesture, barely noticeable to the cameras.
  • Could you make a subtle gesture to let me know when it’s my turn?
  • Over coffee, he made a subtle gesture that hinted at reconciliation.