"gesticulatory" meaning in English

See gesticulatory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more gesticulatory [comparative], most gesticulatory [superlative]
Etymology: From gesticulate + -ory. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gesticulate|ory}} gesticulate + -ory Head templates: {{en-adj}} gesticulatory (comparative more gesticulatory, superlative most gesticulatory)
  1. Of or relating to a gesticulation.
    Sense id: en-gesticulatory-en-adj-esI6MQo5
  2. Making frequent gesticulations.
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