noun
- the act of lowering oneself to one knee, especially as a sign of respect or worship
Usage: religious; formal
Examples
- The priest performed a genuflection before the altar.
- Her genuflection showed deep reverence for the sacred space.
- The knight’s genuflection before the king demonstrated his loyalty.
- Many Catholics practice genuflection when entering a church.
- The dancer’s graceful genuflection concluded the performance.
- His genuflection was a traditional gesture of respect.