Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gesticulator

noun
/dʒɛˈstɪk.jʊ.leɪ.tər/
Definition
A person who uses gestures, especially dramatic ones, when speaking.
Examples
  • The gesticulator captivated the audience with his animated speech.
  • During the debate, she was a true gesticulator, using her hands to drive home her arguments.
Meaning
A gesticulator often emphasizes their points in conversation through hand movements and body language.
Synonyms
  • gesturer
  • signaler
  • emphatic speaker