bowing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
noun managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
verb bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

“Adieu, Valentine, adieu!” said Morrel, bowing. — The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
"Come, come, father," said Kerbalay, bowing. — The Duel and Other Stories, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Again the fawning lights, smiles, bowings. — Erik Dorn, Ben Hecht

bow, obeisance

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