noun
a term used in Indian classical dance and drama referring to the expressive aspect of performance, particularly conveying emotions and storytelling through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements
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The dancer's abhinaya was captivating, conveying a range of emotions through subtle gestures.
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She has such a natural talent for abhinaya, it's like she was born to perform.
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I can't believe how good her abhinaya is, it's like she's telling a story with her body.
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His abhinaya was so powerful, it felt like he was speaking to my soul without saying a word.