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单词 obeisance
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obeisance

The wind came in light gusts, -rippling the surface of the water, the reeds and rushes bending in obeisance.The leader, a grizzed young man, made the faintest mountain obeisance to Sarima.
(noun) 
Definition
an attitude of respect or humble obedience
Everyone paid obeisance to the emperor.
Synonyms
homage
At his coronation he received the homage of kings.
respect
tribute
loyalty
I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy.
devotion
devotion to the cause
fidelity
I had to promise fidelity to the Queen.
reverence
in mutual support and reverence for the dead
deference
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
faithfulness
We value faithfulness as the cornerstone of our relationship.
fealty
pledging oaths of homage and fealty
(noun) 
Definition
a bow or curtsy showing this attitude
He graciously accepted our obeisances.
Synonyms
bow
I gave a theatrical bow and waved.
salaam
salutation (formal)
The old man moved away, raising his hand in salutation.
kowtow
genuflection
bob
bending of the knee
curtsy or curtsey

Additional synonyms

in the sense of deference
Definition
polite and respectful behaviour
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
consideration,
attention,
honour,
esteem,
courtesy,
homage,
reverence,
politeness,
civility,
veneration,
thoughtfulness
in the sense of devotion
Definition
strong attachment to or affection for someone or something
devotion to the cause
Synonyms
dedication,
commitment,
loyalty,
allegiance,
fidelity,
adherence,
constancy,
faithfulness
in the sense of faithfulness
We value faithfulness as the cornerstone of our relationship.
Synonyms
loyalty,
devotion,
fidelity,
constancy,
dependability,
trustworthiness,
fealty,
adherence

Nearby words of
obeisance

  • obedience
  • obedient
  • obediently
  • obeisance
  • obelisk
  • obese
  • obesity

Synonyms of 'obeisance'

obeisance

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of fealty
Definition
(in feudal society) the loyalty sworn to a lord by his tenant or servant
pledging oaths of homage and fealty
Synonyms
loyalty,
faith,
submission,
devotion,
allegiance,
fidelity,
homage,
faithfulness,
obeisance,
troth (archaic)
in the sense of fidelity
Definition
loyalty to a person, belief, or cause
I had to promise fidelity to the Queen.
Synonyms
loyalty,
faith,
integrity,
devotion,
allegiance,
constancy,
faithfulness,
dependability,
trustworthiness,
troth (archaic),
fealty,
staunchness,
devotedness,
lealty (archaic),
true-heartedness
in the sense of loyalty
Definition
a feeling of friendship or duty towards someone or something
I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy.
Synonyms
faithfulness,
commitment,
devotion,
allegiance,
reliability,
fidelity,
homage,
patriotism,
obedience,
constancy,
dependability,
trustworthiness,
steadfastness,
troth (archaic),
fealty,
staunchness,
trueness,
trustiness,
true-heartedness
in the sense of reverence
Definition
profound respect
in mutual support and reverence for the dead
Synonyms
respect,
honour,
worship,
admiration,
awe,
devotion,
homage,
deference,
adoration,
veneration,
high esteem
in the sense of salutation
Definition
a greeting by words or actions
The old man moved away, raising his hand in salutation.
Synonyms
greeting,
welcome,
salute,
address,
obeisance
in the sense of tribute
Definition
a payment by one ruler or state to another, usually as an acknowledgment of submission
Synonyms
tax,
offering,
charge,
payment,
duty,
contribution,
customs,
subsidy,
toll,
ransom,
excise,
homage,
impost
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