bowing

• Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas sich nach unten biegt oder neigt, oder eine Person, die sich aus Respekt oder Unterwerfung nach vorne beugt.

An adjective describing something that bends or curves downward, or a person who is bending forward as a gesture of respect or submission.

1. Excessively deferentialC1formal

   Showing an overly respectful or submissive attitude, often to the point of being servile.

   Übertrieben unterwürfig

   • His bowing attitude towards the manager annoyed his colleagues.
   • She gave a bowing apology, which seemed insincere.
   • The bowing servant never questioned his master's orders.

   Synonymecringingdeferentialfawninggrovelingobsequiousservilesubservientsycophantic

   Antonymearrogantcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtyimperiousinsolentsupercilious

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Neigens von Kopf oder Körper als Zeichen von Ehrerbietung, Unterwerfung oder Begrüßung bezeichnet, sowie die Technik der Bogenführung beim Spielen eines Streichinstruments.

A noun referring to the act of bending the head or body as a sign of reverence, submission, or greeting, or the technique of managing a bow when playing a stringed instrument.

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1. Gesture of respect or submissionB1formal

   The act of bending the head, body, or knee as a sign of reverence, submission, shame, or greeting.

   Verbeugung

   • The performer acknowledged the applause with a deep bowing.
   • In many cultures, bowing is a traditional form of greeting.
   • His bowing before the king showed his respect.
   • She made a slight bowing of her head in apology.

   Synonymebowcurtsygenuflectionkowtowobeisanceprostrationsalaam

2. Technique for string instrumentsB2formal

   The technique of using a bow to play a stringed instrument, such as a violin or cello.

   Bogenführung

   • The violinist's bowing was smooth and precise.
   • Proper bowing is essential for producing a good tone on the cello.
   • He practiced his bowing technique for hours every day.
   • The teacher corrected her bowing to improve the sound.

• Verb, das eine Verneigung des Kopfes oder Oberkörpers nach vorn bezeichnet, als Geste des Respekts, der Unterwerfung, Ehrerbietung oder Anerkennung.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, submission, or acknowledgment.

1. Bend forwardA2formal

   To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission.

   Sich verbeugen

   • The performer bowed to the audience after the show.
   • In Japan, people often bow when greeting each other.
   • He bowed his head in shame.

   Synonymebendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   Antonymeliftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in to pressure, authority, or a superior force.

   Nachgeben

   • The government bowed to public pressure and changed the law.
   • She refused to bow to their demands.
   • He bowed to the inevitable and accepted the decision.

   Synonymeacquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   Antonymedefyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weightB2formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   Sich biegen

   • The tree branches bowed under the weight of the snow.
   • The shelf bowed slightly from the heavy books.
   • The old bridge began to bow in the middle.

   Synonymebendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   Antonymestiffenstraighten

Phrasal-Variantenbow downbow out