obeisance

• Unterwerfung oder Ehrerbietung; eine Geste oder Haltung, die Respekt, Unterordnung oder Verehrung ausdrückt, z. B. eine Verbeugung oder ein Knicks.

A noun referring to a gesture of respect, submission, or deference, such as a bow or curtsy.

1. Respectful gestureC1formal

   A gesture or movement expressing deep respect, such as a bow or curtsy.

   Ehrerbietung

   • The knight made a deep obeisance before the king.
   • She performed a graceful obeisance to the audience.
   • In some cultures, obeisance is shown by lowering the head.

   Synonymebowcurtsygenuflectionkowtowprostrationsalaam

2. Deference or homageC1formal

   An attitude or act of showing respect, submission, or homage to someone or something.

   Ehrerbietung oder Huldigung

   • The crowd paid obeisance to the visiting dignitary.
   • His obeisance to tradition was evident in his speech.
   • They offered obeisance to the ancient customs of their ancestors.

   Synonymedeferencefealtygenuflectionhomagehonorrespectreverencesubmissionvenerationworship

   Antonymecontemptdefiancedisrespectinsolence