obeisance
IPA: oʊbˈeɪsʌns
noun
- Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
- An obedient attitude.
Examples of "obeisance" in Sentences
- He demands obeisance from his peons.
- I want you to accept my humble obeisance.
- They bowed down in obeisance before Shiva.
- He also offered his obeisance to the sacred Granth.
- He is fed up with everyone paying obeisance to his wife.
- The Prince made obeisance to heaven, earth and ancestors.
- We now make obeisance and are mindful of the primary truth.
- They receive on obeisance from all creation, both angels and people.
- An obeisance is a gesture not only of respect but also of submission.
- The slavering obeisance present here is not to be found at all on that page.