
Akimbo
Body Language
Suggests confidence or defiance when someone stands with their arms akimbo.
Facing the challenge, he stood with his arms akimbo, ready to face any obstacle.
Cultural Depiction
Common in superhero poses or depictions of powerful individuals in media.
The superhero posed with arms akimbo on the movie poster, exuding strength.
Visual Imagery
Creates a vivid mental image, useful in descriptive writing and storytelling.
She entered the crowded room with arms akimbo, parting the masses like the Red Sea.
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