noun
- a gesture expressing deep respect or submission, such as a bow or curtsy
- deferential respect or homage
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- The courtiers made deep obeisance to the queen as she entered the throne room.
- He offered a respectful obeisance before addressing the assembly.
- The students showed obeisance to their elderly professor.
- She performed a graceful obeisance at the end of her dance performance.
- The diplomat’s obeisance reflected his country’s desire for peaceful relations.
- Traditional ceremonies often include gestures of obeisance to honor ancestors.