Nonverbal

Pronunciation: /nɑːnˈvɜːrbəl/

Nonverbal (adj)

  1. Not using spoken language; communicated without words.
  2. Expressed through facial expressions, gestures, or posture rather than speech.
  3. In research or study, relating to communication that does not involve spoken or written words.

Examples

  • Nonverbal communication uses gestures and facial expressions, not spoken words.
  • She smiled and nodded, using nonverbal signals to show agreement.

Nonverbal (adjective)

Examples

  • She communicated without spoken words.
  • The teacher gave instructions with no spoken words.