Nonverbally (Adverb)
Meaning
Without words; "they communicated nonverbally".
Examples
- The teacher was able to understand the student's needs nonverbally, gauging their emotions with a single glance.
- Siblings often communicate nonverbally, relying on a deep-seated understanding of each other's expressions and mannerisms.
- In a high-pressure meeting, the executive's team leader conveyed her disapproval nonverbally, wrinkling her nose and crossing her arms.
- A mother's gentle touch on her infant's head is a nonverbal cue that reassures the baby of her love and presence.
- Dancers use movements to convey emotions and tell a story nonverbally, transcending the limitations of spoken language.