Used to express strong feelings or add emotion to what's being said. When she mentioned her promotion, she couldn't help but gesticulate with joy.
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Non-verbal Emphasis
Helps emphasize a point without words, often in heated or lively discussions. During the debate, he began to gesticulate to emphasize his objections.
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Storytelling Aid
Enhances a story by visually representing actions or imitating someone else's gestures. To illustrate the fish's size, he gesticulated as if holding something huge.