Obeisance
noun
An attitude of respect or devotion, usually shown by a physical action such as bowing.
The knight had to perform an obeisance before the Queen.
Often appears as...
- make an obeisance
- bow in obeisance
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy.
She made an obeisance to the king and queen before she began her performance.
Often appears as...
- perform an obeisance
- show obeisance
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An attitude of respect or devotion, usually shown by a physical action such as bowing.
The knight had to perform an obeisance before the Queen.
Often appears as...
- make an obeisance
- bow in obeisance
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy.
She made an obeisance to the king and queen before she began her performance.
Often appears as...
- perform an obeisance
- show obeisance
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Expression
Obeisance often involves a physical gesture showing deep respect, not just a verbal acknowledgment.
During the coronation, each noble did an obeisance before the newly crowned king.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Attitude
Using 'obeisance' implies a very serious level of respect or devotion toward someone, often a superior.
The pilgrims showed obeisance when entering the sacred temple.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common Speech
The word is more common in historical or formal contexts than in everyday conversation.
In the historical drama, servants are shown making obeisance to their lords.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Expression
Obeisance often involves a physical gesture showing deep respect, not just a verbal acknowledgment.
During the coronation, each noble did an obeisance before the newly crowned king.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Attitude
Using 'obeisance' implies a very serious level of respect or devotion toward someone, often a superior.
The pilgrims showed obeisance when entering the sacred temple.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common Speech
The word is more common in historical or formal contexts than in everyday conversation.
In the historical drama, servants are shown making obeisance to their lords.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Expression
Obeisance often involves a physical gesture showing deep respect, not just a verbal acknowledgment.
During the coronation, each noble did an obeisance before the newly crowned king.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Attitude
Using 'obeisance' implies a very serious level of respect or devotion toward someone, often a superior.
The pilgrims showed obeisance when entering the sacred temple.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common Speech
The word is more common in historical or formal contexts than in everyday conversation.
In the historical drama, servants are shown making obeisance to their lords.
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Quote examples
Frank Sinatra
American Singer
Our civilization, such as it is, was shaped by religion, and the men who aspire to public office anyplace in the free world must make obeisance to God or risk immediate opprobrium.
Quote examples
William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
The only business of the head in the world is to bow a ceaseless obeisance to the heart.
Quote examples
Frank Sinatra
American Singer
Our civilization, such as it is, was shaped by religion, and the men who aspire to public office anyplace in the free world must make obeisance to God or risk immediate opprobrium.
Quote examples
William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
The only business of the head in the world is to bow a ceaseless obeisance to the heart.
Example 1 of 2
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