obeisance Meaning & Definition
What Does Obeisance Mean?
Obeisance is a noun that means Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude. It can also mean An obedient attitude.
Obeisance: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈbiː.səns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bow and bowing |
| Plural | obeisances |
Obeisance Definition (Noun)
- Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
- An obedient attitude.
Synonyms of Obeisance
Obeisance synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Obeisance
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Obeisance in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
obeisance (countable and uncountable, plural obeisances)
Origin of Obeisance
From Middle English obeisaunce (“obedience, obeisance”), from Old French obeïssance, derived from obeïssant (“obedient”), participle of obeïr (“to obey”), from Latin oboediō, obēdiō; ob- (“to, for”) + audiō (“to hear”). Cognate with obedience.
Obeisance Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of obeisance is //əˈbiː.səns//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Obeisance
What part of speech is obeisance?
Obeisance is a noun.
What is another word for obeisance?
Words with a similar meaning to obeisance include bow and bowing. See the full list of obeisance synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of obeisance?
The plural of obeisance is obeisances.