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beau geste
beau geste B0143500 (bō zhĕst′)n. pl. beaux gestes or beau gestes (bō zhĕst′) 1. A gracious gesture.2. A gesture noble in form but meaningless in substance.
[French : beau, noble + geste, gesture.]beau geste (bo ʒɛst) n, pl beaux gestes (bo ʒɛst) a noble or gracious gesture or act, esp one that is meaningless[literally: beautiful gesture]beau geste (boʊ ˈʒɛst)
n., pl. beaux gestes (boʊ ˈʒɛst)
French. a fine or noble gesture, often futile or made only for effect. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | beau geste - a gracious (but usually meaningless) gesturegesture - something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance" |
beau gestenounAn act requiring special generosity:compliment, courtesy, favor.beau geste
Synonyms for beau gestenoun an act requiring special generositySynonymsWords related to beau gestenoun a gracious (but usually meaningless) gestureRelated Words |