nodding

• Описывает что-то, что мягко наклоняется или покачивается, или человека, который кивает головой в знак согласия или от дремоты.

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.

   Поникающий

   • 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.

   Synonymsbowedcernuousdroopingpendulousweeping

   Antonymserectuprightvertical

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по легкому опусканию и поднятию головы, часто как жест согласия, признания или приветствия.

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.

   Кивать

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

   Synonymsbobdip

   Antonymsshake

2. A2formal

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

   Кивнуть

   • 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.

   Synonymsgestureindicatemotionsignal

   Antonymsshake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

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

   Клевать носом

   • 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.

   Synonymsdozedrowse

Phrasal variantsnod off