Gesture and Impropriety

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Gesture noun - A movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling.

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Impropriety is an antonym for gesture.

Nearby Words: gestured, gesturing, gestural

Impropriety noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

Usage example: such improprieties as asking people how much money they make

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Gesture is an antonym for impropriety.

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Impropriety and Gesture. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gesture/impropriety

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