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100 Words to Describe Body Language

July 5, 2026

100 Words to Describe Body Language

No. Item Definition
1. agitated showing nervous or upset movement
2. amused showing enjoyment or mild laughter
3. animated full of lively movement
4. annoyed showing irritation
5. anxious showing worry or tension
6. assertive showing confidence and directness
7. attentive showing close interest or focus
8. avoidance movement showing evasion
9. awkward showing discomfort or clumsiness
10. backing away moving backward from someone
11. beckoning signaling someone to come
12. blink close and open the eyes
13. bored showing lack of interest
14. bowing bending forward respectfully
15. bristling showing anger or defensiveness
16. calm showing peace and control
17. clenched jaw jaw tightened with tension
18. closed posture body position showing defensiveness
19. cold showing little warmth or feeling
20. composed calm and controlled
21. cowering shrinking back in fear
22. crossed arms arms folded across the chest
23. curious showing interest or wonder
24. distant showing emotional separation
25. distracted showing lack of focus
26. dominant showing control or power
27. downcast eyes eyes lowered sadly or shyly
28. drumming fingers tapping fingers repeatedly
29. eager showing excited readiness
30. engaged showing interest and involvement
31. expression a facial look showing emotion
32. eye contact looking directly into someone’s eyes
33. eye roll upward eye movement showing annoyance
34. facing forward body directed toward someone
35. fidgeting small restless body movements
36. flinching making a quick fearful movement
37. foot-tapping repeated tapping with the foot
38. friendly showing kindness and ease
39. frown a facial expression of displeasure
40. frustrated showing blocked effort or impatience
41. furrowed brow brow tightened in concern
42. gape stare with mouth open
43. gaze a steady look
44. gesture a movement expressing meaning or feeling
45. glance a quick look
46. glower look angrily or sullenly
47. grimace a twisted expression of pain
48. grin a broad happy smile
49. guarded showing caution or reserve
50. hands on hips arms akimbo in firmness
51. head tilt slight sideways head angle
52. hesitation pause showing uncertainty
53. hostile showing anger or unfriendliness
54. hunched bent forward at the shoulders
55. impatient showing irritation at waiting
56. inviting showing warmth and welcome
57. leaning bending the body toward something
58. lip bite biting lip from nerves
59. looming standing over someone threateningly
60. mirroring copying another’s body movements
61. nervous showing anxiety or unease
62. nod moving head down to agree
63. open palms palms visible in honesty
64. open stance body position showing receptiveness
65. pacing walking back and forth
66. pointing directing with a finger
67. poised balanced and self-controlled
68. posture the way someone holds their body
69. pout push lips out sulkily
70. pulling back withdrawing the body or hand
71. pursed lips lips pushed tightly forward
72. raise an eyebrow show surprise or doubt
73. reaching out extending a hand or arm
74. recoiling pulling back suddenly
75. relaxed free from tension or stiffness
76. rigid stiff and not relaxed
77. scowl an angry facial expression
78. shake moving head side to side
79. shrug raising shoulders to show uncertainty
80. slouch sit or stand with poor posture
81. smile a pleased or friendly facial expression
82. smirk a smug or mocking smile
83. sneer a contemptuous facial expression
84. squint look with partly closed eyes
85. stance the way someone stands
86. stare a long fixed look
87. tapping making light repeated touches
88. tense showing nervousness or strain
89. tight-lipped lips pressed together firmly
90. tilting head angling head to one side
91. tiptoeing walking quietly on toes
92. turning away rotating body from someone
93. upright standing straight and tall
94. vacant stare empty unfocused look
95. warm showing friendliness and kindness
96. waving moving hand in greeting
97. wide-eyed eyes opened very wide
98. wink closing one eye briefly
99. withdrawn showing distance or avoidance
100. wringing hands twisting hands in worry
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