The Opposite(Antonym) of “unwaved”
The antonym of unwaved is waved, gestured, and fluctuated. These words convey the opposite meaning of not waving or making a signal.
Explore all Antonyms of “unwaved”
Definitions and Examples of waved, gestured, fluctuated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move one's hand or an object back and forth in greeting or as a signal.
Example
She waved goodbye to her friends as she boarded the plane.
To make a movement with one's hands or body to express an idea or feeling.
Example
He gestured towards the door, indicating that it was time to leave.
To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Example
The stock market fluctuated wildly throughout the day, making it difficult to predict its direction.
Key Differences: waved vs gestured vs fluctuated
- 1Waved and gestured are complementary antonyms that describe making a signal or movement with one's hands or body.
- 2Fluctuated is a gradable antonym that describes irregular changes in number or amount.
Effective Usage of waved, gestured, fluctuated
- 1Communication: Use waved and gestured to describe nonverbal communication.
- 2Business: Use fluctuated to describe changes in financial markets or sales figures.
- 3Science: Use fluctuated to describe changes in temperature, pressure, or other physical properties.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Waved and gestured describe making a signal or movement with one's hands or body, while fluctuated describes irregular changes in number or amount. Use these words to enhance communication, describe changes in financial markets or sales figures, or describe changes in temperature, pressure, or other physical properties.
