bowing

• Adjetivo que describe algo que se curva o se inclina hacia abajo, o a una persona que se inclina hacia adelante como señal de respeto o sumisión.

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.

   servil, adulador

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscringingdeferentialfawninggrovelingobsequiousservilesubservientsycophantic

   Antónimosarrogantcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtyimperiousinsolentsupercilious

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de inclinar la cabeza o el cuerpo como señal de respeto, sumisión o saludo, así como la técnica de mover el arco al tocar un instrumento de cuerda.

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.

   Reverencia o inclinación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbowcurtsygenuflectionkowtowobeisanceprostrationsalaam

2. Technique for string instrumentsB2formal

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

   Técnica de arco

   • 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.

• Verbo que indica la acción de inclinar la cabeza o la parte superior del cuerpo hacia adelante como gesto de respeto, sumisión o reconocimiento. También puede referirse a inclinarse o doblarse por presión o peso.

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.

   Inclinarse

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

   Sinónimosbendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   Antónimosliftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submitB2formal

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

   someterse, ceder

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   Antónimosdefyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weightB2formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   Doblarse bajo el peso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   Antónimosstiffenstraighten

Variantes phrasalbow downbow out