nodding
/ˈnɒdɪŋ/
nodding
📚 Meanings
- 1.
making a slight, quick downward movement of the head, as a sign of agreement, greeting, or acknowledgment.
"She gave a nodding acknowledgement to her colleague."
- 2.
unintentionally allowing one's head to fall forward repeatedly due to drowsiness; dozing.
"The lecture hall was full of nodding students."
- 1.
the action of making a slight, quick downward movement of the head, especially to express agreement, greeting, or acknowledgment.
"He kept nodding throughout the presentation, showing he understood."
- 2.
the action of becoming drowsy and letting one's head drop forward; falling asleep.
"I saw him nodding off during the long train ride."
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He gave a slight nodding motion, indicating his agreement.
He gave a slight nodding motion, indicating his agreement.
After a long day, I found myself nodding at my desk.
After a long day, I found myself nodding at my desk.
The nodding flowers in the breeze created a peaceful scene.
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How do you pronounce nodding?
nodding is pronounced [/ˈnɒdɪŋ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does nodding mean?
nodding means "nodding". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is nodding?
nodding is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "He gave a slight nodding motion, indicating his agreement." — used to mean "nodding".
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