Sentences

akimbo in a sentence

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Definition

Akimbo: adverb or adjective describing a posture with hands on hips and elbows turned outward, often indicating confidence or assertiveness.

Sample Sentences

  1. She stood with her arms akimbo, exuding confidence and authority.
  2. The teacher looked at the class with her hands akimbo, demanding silence.
  3. With his hands akimbo, he surveyed the chaotic scene before him.
  4. The statue depicted a hero with arms akimbo, symbolizing strength and defiance.
  5. She approached the issue with her hands akimbo, ready to tackle any challenge.
  6. He often adopts an akimbo stance when he feels particularly passionate about a topic.
  7. The mother stood akimbo in the doorway, waiting for her children to come home.
  8. The politician made her speech with arms akimbo, emphasizing her points dramatically.
  9. In her frustration, she placed her hands akimbo and sighed deeply.
  10. The coach watched the players practice with her arms akimbo, assessing their performance.