COURTESYING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word courtesying. (close relations)
Definition of COURTESYING
Best Alternative Words for COURTESYING
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acknowledgment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • a statement acknowledging something or someone | ||||||||
bowing | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument adjective satellite • showing an excessively deferential manner | ||||||||
greeting | nounn | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) | ||||||||
obeisance | nounn | |||||||
noun • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person | ||||||||
salutation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act of honor or courteous recognition • (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) • word of greeting used to begin a letter | ||||||||
curtsying | verbv | |||||||
noun • bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women verb • bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting • make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect | ||||||||
salaaming | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation verb • greet with a salaam | ||||||||
saluting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an act of honor or courteous recognition • a formal military gesture of respect • an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat verb • propose a toast to • greet in a friendly way • express commendation of • become noticeable • honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position |