nutate

An obsolete verb meaning to nod or to sway, especially in a rhythmic or oscillating manner; often used in botanical contexts to describe the nodding movement of plant parts.

• 🇪🇸Verbo obsoleto que significa asentir o balancearse, especialmente de manera rítmica u oscilante; se usa a menudo en contextos botánicos para describir el movimiento de inclinación o cabeceo de las partes de las plantas.

1. To nod or sway involuntarily C2 formal

   To rock, sway, or nod, typically in an involuntary manner.

   • The patient's head began to nutate as the medication took effect.
   • The flower's stem nutated gently in the breeze.
   • He noticed his companion's head nutating slightly as he fell asleep.

   🇪🇸cabecear involuntariamente

   Sinónimos: boblurchnodoscillaterockswaywaverwobble