How to sign “Successes” in ASL

Everyday Life

The BSL sign for “Successes” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Point both index fingers upward with your other fingers curled into loose fists.
  2. Hold both hands in front of your torso at about chest height.
  3. Twist your wrists as you trace two small upward arcs through the air.
  4. Let each fingertip draw a loose cursive W shape, moving upward and outward.
  5. Keep both palms angled toward each other with the fingers leading the motion.
  6. Pair the sign with a bright, satisfied expression to show a good outcome.

Practice tip

Plural of “Success” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.

Fingerspell “Successes”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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