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单词 gesticular
释义

gesticularadj.

/dʒɛˈstɪkjʊlə/
Etymology: < late Latin gesticulus a gesture + -ar suffix1.
1. Of or pertaining to gesticulation.
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society > communication > indication > gesturing or gesture > [adjective]
jesticular1619
gesticulatory1774
gesticular1850
1850 J. Leitch tr. K. O. Müller Ancient Art (new ed.) §335. 397 The comparison of the gesticular language of the modern Neapolitans..is interesting.
1861 Temple Bar 1 186 The deficiency of true genius and genuine gesticular humour in the mimics of our stage.
2. Full of quick and lively motion.Apparently an isolated use.
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1856 R. W. Emerson Eng. Traits xiii. 231 Electricity cannot be made fast,..it is passing, glancing, gesticular.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1899; most recently modified version published online September 2019).
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