1. plural of genuflection; acts of bending the knee or kneeling, especially as a sign of respect, worship, or submission
Usage: commonly used in religious contexts, particularly in Christian worship
2. plural of genuflection; instances of showing excessive respect or deference to someone or something
Usage: figurative use; often implies unwarranted or excessive submission

Examples

• The priest performed several genuflections during the religious ceremony.
• In Catholic tradition, genuflections are a common form of reverence before the altar.
• The athlete's genuflections before the game showed his spiritual devotion.
• Critics accused the politician of making unnecessary genuflections to corporate interests.
• Medieval knights made genuflections when pledging allegiance to the king.
• The dancer incorporated graceful genuflections into the classical ballet performance.