gestic
Pronunciations
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/ˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/
Adjective
Relating to the movement of the body, or consisting of gestures.
Usage- not-comparable
- Synonyms
- gestual
- Examples
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gestic actor
gestic theater
More examples (2)
Carried away by the enthusiasm of the gestic art [i.e. dancing].
Over long passages there is little gestic innervation
Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.
Usage- not-comparable
- Obsolete
- Rare
- Examples
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More examples (1)
Dames of ancient days / Have led their children through the mirthful maze, / And the gay grandſire, ſkill'd in gestic lore, / Has friſk'd beneath the burthen of threeſcore.