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View synonyms for beau geste
beau geste
[ boh zhest ]
French.
, plural beaux gestes [boh , zhest].
- a fine or noble gesture, often futile or only for effect.
beau geste
/ bo ʒɛst /
noun
- a noble or gracious gesture or act, esp one that is meaningless
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Word History and Origins
Origin of beau geste1
literally: beautiful gesture
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Example Sentences
Finally, Assad was back in the diplomatic arena, strengthened by his beau geste.
From The Daily Beast
Maybe you remember seeing him act in the film called "Beau Geste."
From Project Gutenberg
The dresser loudly acclaimed Madame's action as a beau geste.
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But this was the beau geste of a contemporary who wished to appear broad-minded.
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His renunciation had in it that of the beau geste which she secretly adored.
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