B2adjectivelanguagepsychology
US/ˌnɑːnˈvɜːr.bəl/
UK/ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/
expressed without words, for example through facial expressions, gestures or tone of voice
In context
Eye contact is an important form of nonverbal communication in interviews.
Babies rely on nonverbal signals such as crying and smiling to get attention.
The manager noticed the nonverbal cues that showed the client was losing interest.
Words that go with nonverbal
adjective + noun
- nonverbal communicationNonverbal communication can matter more than the words you choose.
- nonverbal cuesLearn to read nonverbal cues during negotiations.
- nonverbal signalsHer nonverbal signals showed that she disagreed.
- nonverbal behaviorNonverbal behavior differs between cultures.
- nonverbal skillsGood presenters have strong nonverbal skills.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
non-verbal communicationsCorrect: nonverbal communication