obeisance

• Sustantivo que designa un gesto o acto de respeto, sumisión o reverencia, como una inclinación o una reverencia profunda.

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.

   Reverencia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbowcurtsygenuflectionkowtowprostrationsalaam

2. Deference or homageC1formal

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

   Reverencia u homenaje

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeferencefealtygenuflectionhomagehonorrespectreverencesubmissionvenerationworship

   Antónimoscontemptdefiancedisrespectinsolence