genuflections

[US]/ˌdʒenju(:)'flekʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. bending of the knee, act of kneeling.

Example Sentences

their genuflections savoured of superstition and popery.

The genuflection to Beijing occurs just when Japan's relations with America have been strained by a dispute over a military base.

He made a genuflection before the altar in the church.

The knight performed a genuflection before the king.

As a sign of respect, she made a genuflection to her elders.

The priest instructed the congregation to make a genuflection during the prayer.

The traditional ceremony involved a genuflection as a symbol of submission.

The act of genuflection is common in many religious rituals.

She performed a genuflection out of reverence for the sacred space.

During the coronation, the new monarch made a genuflection before the crown.

The gesture of genuflection is a gesture of humility and reverence.

In some cultures, a genuflection is a customary greeting for elders.

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