obeisance
a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
deference or homage: The nobles gave obeisance to the new king.
Origin of obeisance
1Other words from obeisance
- o·bei·sant, adjective
- o·bei·sant·ly, adverb
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How to use obeisance in a sentence
Senator McConnell and some other Republican leaders, after waiting far too long, ultimately chose loyalty to the Constitution over obeisance to a demented commander-in-chief.
Madeleine Albright: 'Us vs. Them' Thinking Is Tearing America Apart. But Here's Why I'm Still Hopeful About the Future | Madeleine Albright | January 15, 2021 | Time“The adorable creature is not always precisely obeisant,” observed Theobald.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdShe imports patterns, and they become the mode; her caterer invents dishes, and they are copied throughout the obeisant world.
British Dictionary definitions for obeisance
/ (əʊˈbeɪsəns, əʊˈbiː-) /
an attitude of deference or homage
a gesture expressing obeisance
Origin of obeisance
1Derived forms of obeisance
- obeisant, adjective
- obeisantly, adverb
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