nodding

• يصف شيئًا يميل أو يتأرجح بلطف، أو شخصًا يحني رأسه بالموافقة أو من النعاس.

Describes something that is bending or swaying gently, or a person who is moving their head up and down in agreement or drowsiness.

1. Bending downwardC1formal

   Having branches or flower heads that droop or bend downward.

   متدلٍّ

   • The nodding tulips in the garden looked delicate in the breeze.
   • Botanists identified the plant by its nodding flower heads.
   • The willow tree had nodding branches that touched the ground.

   المرادفاتbowedcernuousdroopingpendulousweeping

   الأضدادerectuprightvertical

• فعل يدل على تحريك الرأس بخفة إلى أسفل ثم إلى أعلى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الموافقة أو الإشارة إلى شخص ما أو التحية.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

1. Move head up and downA2formal

   To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.

   إيماءة الرأس

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
   • The teacher nodded at the student to continue.

   المرادفاتbobdip

   الأضدادshake

2. A2formal

   To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.

   أومأ برأسه

   • He nodded towards the door to indicate it was time to leave.
   • She nodded at the waiter to bring the bill.
   • The guard nodded for us to enter the building.

   المرادفاتgestureindicatemotionsignal

   الأضدادshake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

   To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.

   الإغفاء والرأس يميل

   • He nodded off during the boring lecture.
   • She was so tired she kept nodding at her desk.
   • The old man nodded in his armchair by the fire.

   المرادفاتdozedrowse

الصيغ المركّبةnod off