obeisance

noun
UK: /əʊˈbeɪ.səns/
US: /oʊˈbeɪ.səns/

  1. Respectful behavior, such as bowing.

    1. They showed obeisance to the queen.
    2. He made a deep obeisance before presenting the award, showing his respect.

  2. A gesture of respect, like a bow or curtsy.

    1. She gave a slight obeisance.
    2. The courtiers performed elaborate obeisance as the emperor entered the hall.

  3. Deference or homage paid to someone or something.

    1. The villagers paid obeisance to the local deity.
    2. Intellectuals often pay obeisance to famous theorists, rarely questioning them.

Synonyms

reverence respect deference worship homage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obeisance" in English means: Respectful behavior, such as bowing., A gesture of respect, like a bow or curtsy., Deference or homage paid to someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "obeisance" is /əʊˈbeɪ.səns/ in British English and /oʊˈbeɪ.səns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obeisance": reverence, respect, deference, worship, homage.

Example usage of "obeisance": "They showed obeisance to the queen.". More examples on the page.