nods
Agrees without words
Nods is the plural of nod—a quick downward movement of the head to signal acknowledgment, agreement, or greeting.
In plural, nods often refers to instances of recognition or approval: The film received nods from critics, She got nods of agreement around the table.
Award nominations are sometimes called nods: The album earned several Grammy nods.
Formal expression of approval
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- yesOpposite of no
- acceptanceConsent to receive
affirmation · go-ahead · okay · confirmation · understanding · acquiescence · compliance · concurrence
Lightly, briefly unconscious
- drowsingLightly, briefly sleeping
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- stuporSuspended sensibility
Respectful forward inclination
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- inclineAngled rising surface
- motionChange in position
signal · cue · indication · beckon · nonverbal · body-language
Perceiving something as known
Indirect reference to something
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- shout-outPublic recognition given
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
wink · acknowledgment · recognition · influence · inspiration · dedication · honor · respect
assent
Formal expression of approval
acceptance · affirmation · go-ahead · okay · confirmation · understanding · acquiescence · compliance · concurrence · endorsement
dozing
Lightly, briefly unconscious
- drowsingLightly, briefly sleeping
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
stupor · microsleep · drowsy · semiconscious · half-asleep
bow
Respectful forward inclination
motion · signal · cue · indication · beckon · nonverbal · body-language
recognition
Perceiving something as known
homage · respect · courtesy · salutation · hello · hey · wave
allusion
Indirect reference to something
callback · wink · acknowledgment · recognition · influence · inspiration · dedication · honor · respect
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
- casual communicationsmall talk, chit-chat, chitchat, banter, texting
- greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- audience responseapplause, cheering, cheers, clapping, booing
- social codessocial norms, social norm, unwritten rule, unspoken rule, unspoken rules
nodsshakes
Trembling or vibrating movements
shaking · waggles · turns away · tilts
- nodded offFell briefly asleep
- nod offFall briefly unconscious
- nodding offFalling briefly asleep
- nodding alongHead-bobbing agreement gesture
- wink and a nod
- the nodInformal approval gesture