Synonyms for bowing
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.
The courtier had practiced his bowing.
Related words
- Phrases
- bowing stone bowing acquaintance
Forms
- Plural
- bowings → obeisances…
Example sentences
- obeisance The dictator enforced obeisance on the people.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bowing | rising | |
| obeisance | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- obeisance3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (obeisance3 = 3 syllables).