obeisance
[ oh-bey-suhns, oh-bee- ]
/ oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi- /
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noun
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.
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Origin of obeisance
OTHER WORDS FROM obeisance
o·bei·sant, adjectiveo·bei·sant·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for obeisance
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
obeisance
/ (əʊˈbeɪsəns, əʊˈbiː-) /
noun
an attitude of deference or homage
a gesture expressing obeisance
Derived forms of obeisance
obeisant, adjectiveobeisantly, adverbWord Origin for obeisance
C14: from Old French obéissant, present participle of obéir to obey
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