Body language
Body language noun - Communication via the movements or attitudes of the body.
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Poise and body language are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poise" instead a noun phrase "Body language".
Poise
Poise noun - A general way of holding the body.
Usage example: the woman's poise suggested that she was accustomed to having her wishes carried out promptly and without question
Body language and poise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Body language" instead a noun "Poise".
Nearby Words: poised, poising
Both terms in one sentence
- The Great Mouse Detective: Ratigan: Not only does his body language and his poise seem to suggest some, um, implications, but the sheer amounts of Foe Yay he has with Basil is so thick, you could cut through it with a knife, children's movie or not.
Source: Ambiguously Gay / Animated Films
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