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obeisant

o·bei·sance
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-bey-suh ns, oh-bee-]
    • /oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-bey-suh ns, oh-bee-]
    • /oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-/

Definitions of obeisant word

  • noun obeisant a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture. 1
  • noun obeisant deference or homage: The nobles gave obeisance to the new king. 1
  • noun obeisant Courteously deferential and respectful. 1

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Origin of obeisant

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English obeisaunce < Middle French obeissance, derivative of Old French obeissant, present participle of obeir to obey; see -ance

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Parts of speech for Obeisant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obeisant popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

obeisant usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for obeisant

adjective obeisant

  • courtly — You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
  • deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
  • dutiful — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
  • regarding — with regard to; respecting; concerning: He said nothing regarding the lost watch.
  • respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.

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