noun
- plural of genuflexion; acts of bending the knee or kneeling, especially as a sign of respect, worship, or submission
Usage: formal; often used in religious contexts
Examples
- The worshippers performed genuflexions before the altar during the ceremony.
- In some traditions, genuflexions are a sign of deep reverence and devotion.
- The knight made three genuflexions to acknowledge the king's authority.
- Genuflexions are common in Catholic liturgical practice.
- She made a series of genuflexions as part of her prayer ritual.