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A smile is a nonverbal message.
What does Nonverbal mean?
Nonverbal means without words.
Dictionary definition
Communicated without spoken or written words.
Example sentences
Nonverbal in a sentence
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The actor used nonverbal clues to show how the character felt.
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Understanding nonverbal communication helps readers and listeners notice gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to nonverbal?
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Nonverbal
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non · ver · bul · strongest beat: ver
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WordNonverbal.
Partadjective.
MeaningNonverbal means without words.
ExampleExample: A smile is a nonverbal message.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- non · ver · bul
- Strongest beat
- ver
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ver.
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Synonyms
Words like Nonverbal
wordlessUse for communication without words.
unspokenUse for something shown without being said.
gesturalUse for meaning shown through gestures.
Antonyms
Opposite words
verbalUse for communication with words.
spokenUse for something said aloud.
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Nonverbal word family
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nonverbal
adverb
verbally
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