1. the act of bending the knee or kneeling, especially as a sign of respect, worship, or submission
Usage: often used in religious contexts; formal or ceremonial

Examples

• The priest performed a genuflexion before the altar.
• In many churches, genuflexion is a traditional gesture of reverence.
• The knight made a genuflexion to show loyalty to the king.
• Genuflexion is practiced in Catholic and Anglican worship services.
• She made a deep genuflexion as she entered the sacred space.
• The ceremony required a moment of genuflexion from all participants.