wordlesssignal
nounUK /ˈwɜːdləs ˈsɪɡnəl/
US /ˈwɝːdləs ˈsɪɡnəl/
A wordless signal is a sign you show without talking.
She gave a wordless signal with her hand to tell us to be quiet.
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2. A quiet look or motion that shares a feeling or idea.
His smile was a wordless signal that he was happy.
3. A light, sound, or symbol used to pass a message without words.
The blinking light was a wordless signal for the boats to come home.
4. A hidden hint given by the body rather than speech.
Crossed arms can be a wordless signal that someone feels unsure.