1. respectful gestures or movements of the body, especially bowing, made to show deference or submission
Usage: plural of obeisance
2. acts of deferential respect or homage
Usage: formal

Examples

• The courtiers made deep obeisances before the king.
• She performed the traditional obeisances at the temple.
• The students’ obeisances to their master showed great respect.
• His constant obeisances to authority annoyed his colleagues.
• The ceremony required several formal obeisances.
• They offered their obeisances to the visiting dignitary.