World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesreverência
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁe.vɛˈɾẽ.sjɐ
"Eles prestaram reverência aos anciãos da aldeia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A deferential gesture, such as a bow or curtsy, expressing deep respect or reverence.
"The students made a respectful obeisance to their master before entering the training hall." - 2
Submissive respect, obedience, or homage paid to someone in authority.
"Citizens were expected to pay formal obeisance to the reigning monarch."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'obeisaunce', originating from Old French 'obeissance', which is related to the verb 'obeir' (to obey). Over time, the term evolved from denoting general obedience or submission to specifically representing physical gestures of respect, reverence, or bowing.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Obeisance"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Obeisance" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
révérence
Transliteration: ʁev.ʁɑ̃s
"Elle a fait une profonde révérence devant le roi."
Verbeugung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈboːɡʊŋ
"Er machte eine tiefe Verbeugung aus Respekt."
inchino
Transliteration: inˈkiː.no
"Fece un profondo inchino per salutare il pubblico."
reverencia
Transliteration: re.βeˈɾen.sja
"Los fieles hicieron una reverencia ante el altar."
reverência
Transliteration: ʁe.vɛˈɾẽ.sjɐ
"Eles prestaram reverência aos anciãos da aldeia."
प्रणाम
Transliteration: pranam
"छात्रों ने अपने गुरु को सादर प्रणाम किया।"
敬礼
Transliteration: jìng lǐ
"台下的人向长者行了敬礼。"
경배
Transliteration: gyeongbae
"그들은 스승에게 깊은 경배를 표했다."
敬礼
Transliteration: keirei
"弟子たちは師匠に深々と敬礼した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Obeisance"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.