slight bow
Subtle head dip
A slight bow is a small forward inclination of the head or upper body, used as a greeting, acknowledgment, or sign of respect.
Less formal than a full bow, it's common in professional settings or casual social encounters: He gave a slight bow as she entered the room.
The gesture conveys politeness without excessive deference.
- nodBrief head tilt
- curtsyRespectful knee-bending gesture
- inclineAngled rising surface
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
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- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, tap on shoulder
- bowslongbow, shortbow, crossbow, flatbow, English longbow
- ritual gesturesgenuflect, genuflection, prostration, kneeling, hands folded
- submission gestureskowtow, genuflection, genuflect, genuflecting, prostration
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Respectful forward bend
genuflection · kowtow · prostration · kneeling · groveling
slight bowignoring
Deliberately not noticing
cold shoulder · snub · looking away · turning one's back · blank stare
slight bowspitting
Oral fluid ejection
turning one's back · sneering · eye roll · dismissive wave · middle finger
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