bowing

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui se courbe ou s'incline vers le bas, ou une personne qui s'incline en avant en signe de respect ou de soumission.

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.

   obséquieux, servile

   • 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.

   Synonymescringingdeferentialfawninggrovelingobsequiousservilesubservientsycophantic

   Antonymesarrogantcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtyimperiousinsolentsupercilious

• Nom désignant l'action d'incliner la tête ou le corps en signe de respect, de soumission ou de salutation, ainsi que la technique de manipulation de l'archet lors de la pratique d'un instrument à cordes.

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.

indénombrable

1. Gesture of respect or submissionB1formal

   The act of bending the head, body, or knee as a sign of reverence, submission, shame, or greeting.

   Révérence

   • 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.

   Synonymesbowcurtsygenuflectionkowtowobeisanceprostrationsalaam

2. Technique for string instrumentsB2formal

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

   coup d'archet

   • 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.

• Verbe désignant l'action d'incliner la tête ou le haut du corps vers l'avant en signe de respect, de soumission ou de reconnaissance.

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.

   s'incliner

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

   Synonymesbendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   Antonymesliftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submitB2formal

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

   S'incliner, céder

   • 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.

   Synonymesacquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   Antonymesdefyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weightB2formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   plier sous le poids

   • 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.

   Synonymesbendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   Antonymesstiffenstraighten

Variantes phrasalbow downbow out