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
Words Nearby obeisance
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How to use obeisance in a sentence
He has dipped his fingers into businesses ranging from pharmaceuticals and cement to agriculture – all while paying obeisance to Assad.
As a final obeisance, he closes his eyes and joins his palms.
For those on the way up, FitzPatrick was someone to whom it was useful to pay obeisance.
"Gentlemen, I have the honour to salute you," said Monsieur de Kerguel with a profound obeisance.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsFor many a day afterwards my cheek glowed with pleasure at the recollection of that sweet obeisance.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph Tatlow
Little deaf and dumb used to come under my window, smiled, and made his obeisance to me.
My Ten Years' Imprisonment | Silvio PellicoThe king rose in his stirrups, and made a low obeisance to the window where they were standing.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatHer voice had the soft, purring quality in it again, and she lowered her head in the mute Malay obeisance.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles Beecham
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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