Nodding

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/

Nodding (verb)

  1. moving your head up and down to show agreement or understanding
  2. moving your head forward and back when you are sleepy

Examples

  • She was nodding in agreement during the meeting.
  • He kept nodding to show he understood the instructions.

Common collocations: nodding in agreement, nodding vigorously, nodding off, nodding sleepily, nodding flowers

Nodding (adjective)

  1. leaning or bending forward slightly, often due to weight or age

Examples

  • The nodding flowers swayed in the breeze.
  • Nodding branches hung low over the path.

Synonyms of Nodding

Neutral

Antonyms of Nodding

  • when referring to head movements