gestural

adjective ges·tur·al \ˈjes-chə-rəl, ˈjesh-\

Definition of GESTURAL

: of, relating to, or consisting of gestures

: of, relating to, or characterized by vigorous application of paint and expressive brushwork <gestural expressionism>

— ges·tur·al·ly \-chə-rə-lē\ adverb

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