nodded
Gave wordless approval
Nodded is the past tense of nod—to move the head in a slight downward motion, typically as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting: She nodded when I asked if she understood.
Nodding can also signal drowsiness, as the head dips involuntarily: He nodded off during the lecture.
To nod to something is to briefly acknowledge it: The film nodded to classic westerns.
Formal expression of approval
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- yesOpposite of no
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
concurrence · acceptance · understanding · confirmation · endorsement · accord · acquiescence · consent
Perceiving something as known
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- indicationSign of what's coming
- responseAnswer to stimulus
greeting · salute · wave · hello · reply · nonverbal · communication · validation
Lightly, briefly unconscious
- sleepyWanting to doze
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
- heavy-eyedVisibly fatigued, needing sleep
- droopingHanging or bending downward
yawning · tired · fatigued · weary · slumberous · somnolent · lethargic · sluggish
Respectful forward inclination
- respectRegard with honor
- submissionYielding to another's will
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- complianceAdhering to requirements
yielding · acquiescence · docility · adherence · reverence · courtesy · politeness · servility
assent
Formal expression of approval
affirmation · concurrence · acceptance · understanding · confirmation · endorsement · accord · acquiescence · consent · unanimity
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- indicationSign of what's coming
response · greeting · salute · wave · hello · reply · nonverbal · communication · validation · receipt
dozing
Lightly, briefly unconscious
- sleepyWanting to doze
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
- heavy-eyedVisibly fatigued, needing sleep
drooping · yawning · tired · fatigued · weary · slumberous · somnolent · lethargic · sluggish · drifting
bow
Respectful forward inclination
- respectRegard with honor
- submissionYielding to another's will
- obedienceCompliance with authority
compliance · yielding · acquiescence · docility · adherence · reverence · courtesy · politeness · servility · subservience
- nodded offFell briefly asleep
- nodding offFalling briefly asleep
- nodding alongHead-bobbing agreement gesture
- nodding head
- nodding acquaintanceMinimal social connection
- head noddingGesture indicating yes