Body Movement Vocabulary

verb to twist or bend out of its normal shape

• The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions during the routine.
• I tried to contort my face into a smile even though I was feeling sad.
• He contorted his body in a weird way to impress his friends.
• The politician tried to contort the truth to make himself look better.

verb to make or become limber

adjective characterized by flexibility or suppleness

• The gymnast spent hours each day stretching to keep her muscles limber.
• I like to do a few stretches in the morning to stay limber.
• I can't believe how limber that dancer is, she must practice all the time.
• His mind was limber and open to new ideas, making him a great problem solver.

noun the quality or condition of being physical; the physical properties, processes, or aspects of something

• The study of dance focuses on the physicality and movement of the human body.
• I love how yoga helps me connect with my physicality and feel more grounded.
• Dude, did you see the physicality of that football player? He's a beast on the field.
• The physicality of her emotions was evident in the way she clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.