waving hello
Hand-raised welcome signal
Waving hello is a greeting gesture made by raising a hand and moving it back and forth.
The motion catches attention and signals friendly acknowledgment from a distance: She spotted her friend across the street and waved hello.
The gesture ranges from a small flutter of fingers to a broad sweeping motion.
- greetingExpression of welcome
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- handGrasping body part
- open palmHand held flat, exposed
- farewellLeave-taking expression
seeing off · goodbye · friendly · smile · palm · motion · acknowledge · salute · beckoning · arm · fingers · welcome · old friend · nod · approaching · across the street · recognition · cheerful
- Small-Town Lifegeneral store, town square, front porch, church steeple, water tower