Your body language is the way in which you show your feelings or thoughts to other people by means of the position or movements of your body, ratherthan with words.
body language in British English
noun
the nonverbal imparting of information by means of conscious or subconscious bodily gestures, posture, etc
body language in American English
gestures, unconscious bodily movements, facial expressions, etc. which serve as nonverbal communication or as accompaniments to speech
Examples of 'body language' in a sentence
body language
You can get a much better idea if somebody is into you by their body language.
The Sun (2016)
The way to do this is through your body language.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The key part of my job is reading body language.
The Sun (2016)
She showed no signs of inferiority and used body language to confirm agreement.
The Sun (2017)
Or try and tell from their body language.
The Sun (2017)
His body language can appear submissive and he lacks ideas.
The Sun (2016)
And in this slightly staged concert performance her singing was as pointed as her body language was brazen.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The body language is not good.
The Sun (2016)
That research should include learning how to read an animal's body language.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His tactics also tended towards conservatism, with flat body language.
The Sun (2016)
Your ability to read minds and body language helps you be a winner.
The Sun (2009)
You see sometimes in his body language that he really wants to win.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The way you read body language adds a lot to your love life.
The Sun (2010)
Show through your body language your support and sympathy.
O'Keeffe, John Your One Week Way to Mind-Fitness (1994)
The moon helps you read minds and body language and this gives you the edge at work.
The Sun (2012)
Not much passive body language shown by them.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Listen without an agenda and watch their body language.
Christianity Today (2000)
And his body language matched his improved display.
The Sun (2011)
You could see it in her body language and the way she struggled to move properly on court.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Your intuition is at its sharpest and your ability to read minds and body language helps in relationships.
The Sun (2014)
The way you read minds and body language helps at work and when you discuss money with family.
The Sun (2014)
It's all in the body language and the way you talk.
The Sun (2013)
But it's the skilful way you read body language that gives you the edge when prices are discussed.
The Sun (2014)
Their body language showed that.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Further female attributes Women tend to have the ability to read other people 's body language.
Harris, Jean Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990)
You can't explain your actions, nor use body language easily to show that you meant no harm.
Claudia Hammond EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005)
I'm trying to read people 's body language and make a moment.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You can tell from body language too - people squirm when I bring up things like unemployment figures.
The Sun (2014)
People who are conservative could be less sensitive to the subtle cues in other people 's body language than liberals, according to a study.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
body language
British English: body language NOUN
Your body language is the way in which you show your feelings or thoughts to other people by means of the position or movements of your body.
I can tell by your body language that you're happy with the decision.