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Meaning of nodding
The primary meaning of the word "nodding" is to move one's head up and down, typically to show agreement or confirmation.
Etymology of nodding
The word "nodding" originates from the Old English word "hnūtan", which means to bow or incline the head
The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of bowing or inclining the head, and later to include the sense of moving the head up and down to show agreement or confirmation
Synonyms
assenting
acquiescing
agreeing
concurring
acknowledging
recognizing
admitting
confirming
ratifying
approving
endorsing
sanctioning
authorizing
validating
verifying
affirming
consenting
acceding
complying
yielding
submitting
surrendering
capitulating
bowing
deferring
obeying
submitting
acquiescent
compliant
submissive
yielding
conciliatory
appeasing
placating
pacifying
soothing
calming
mollifying
appeasing
Definitions
- Moving one's head up and down, typically to show agreement, confirmation, or acknowledgement
- * In a state of drowsiness or sleep, often characterized by an involuntary nodding motion of the head
Usage Examples
- The teacher was nodding in agreement as the student presented her argument
- * After a long day, he found himself nodding off to sleep during the meeting
- * The audience was nodding their heads in unison as the speaker emphasized the importance of the issue
Antonyms
shaking
disagreeing
dissenting
objecting
protesting
refusing
denying
rejecting
disapproving
disproving
contradicting
opposing
resisting
defying
repudiating
renouncing
abandoning
dismissing
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking