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C2 Level Wordlist - Body Language and Emotional Actions

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Body Language and Emotional Actions, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to guffaw
[Verb]

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

Ex: The hilarious blooper reel had everyone in the guffawing with delight .
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to pout
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to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

Ex: Unhappy about the decision , pouted and crossed her arms .
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to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief

Ex: He facepalmed in response to his friend's inappropriate joke.
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to fidget
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to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Ex: She tried to stay still during the job interview , but her nerves caused her fidget uncontrollably .
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to writhe
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to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

Ex: The writhed on the hook , trying to escape before being pulled out of the water .
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to wince
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to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

Ex: She tried to hide her wince when she accidentally bumped into the doorframe.
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to engage in affectionate and intimate behavior, such as hugging, kissing, or cuddling

Ex: During the movie , they canoodled in the back row of the theater .
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to smooch
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to kiss lovingly or passionately

Ex: During the slow dance , they smooched on the dance floor .
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to buss
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to kiss briefly and affectionately

Ex: After the heartfelt apology , bussed to reconcile .
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to snog
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to kiss passionately and intimately

Ex: Despite the rain , they continued snog under the umbrella .
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to squirm
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to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

Ex: The uncomfortable chair made squirm throughout the long lecture .
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to sing or play music to someone, typically as a gesture of affection

Ex: As a romantic gesture , serenaded his wife on their anniversary .
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to pamper
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to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

Ex: After the stressful exam period , she likes pamper her friends with homemade treats and movie nights .
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to dote
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to show excessive love or fondness toward someone or something

Ex: dotes on her best friend , always being there for her through thick and thin .
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to chuck
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to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone

Ex: She chucked him after discovering he had been dishonest with her.
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to make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing

Ex: The boy stuck his tongue out blew a raspberry.
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to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: The wrung his hands as he waited for his parents to pick him up from school .
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to blink quickly in a way that gets someone's attention, often done to show interest or flirt

Ex: The character in the romantic movie expertly fluttered her eyelashes to express affection for her onscreen partner.
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to place one leg over the other, either while sitting or standing

Ex: The crossed his legs and began to tap his foot impatiently .
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