Pronunciation: /oʊˈbeɪsəns/
noun a gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or curtsy
A1 She made a small obeisance to the king before presenting him with a gift.
A2 The students showed obeisance to their teacher by bowing before entering the classroom.
B1 In some cultures, obeisance is a common way to show respect to elders.
B2 The ambassador performed an obeisance to the foreign dignitary as a sign of diplomacy.
C1 The ceremony included a traditional obeisance to the ancestors of the tribe.
C2 The knight knelt in obeisance before the queen, pledging his loyalty and service.
formal The servant made obeisance to the king before presenting the royal decree.
informal She nodded in obeisance to show her respect for the elderly woman.
slang He gave a quick obeisance to the teacher before rushing out of the classroom.
figurative The company's decision to follow the new industry regulations was a form of obeisance to avoid penalties.
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