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Nodding: meaning, definitions and examples

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nodding

 

[ หˆnษ’d.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

head movement

Nodding refers to the act of moving one's head up and down, often as a gesture of agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment. It is commonly used in communication to signal yes or to express approval.

Synonyms

acknowledging, agreeing, assenting

Examples of usage

  • She nodded her head in agreement during the discussion.
  • He was nodding along to the music.
  • The teacher noticed the students nodding as they understood the lesson.
Context #2 | Noun

gesture

Nodding, as a gesture, is the action of tilting the head up and down, often indicating consent or affirmation. It can also convey various emotions depending on the context in which it is used.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, affirmation, gesture

Examples of usage

  • His nodding during the presentation encouraged the speaker.
  • The nodding of heads in the audience showed their excitement.
  • A quick nodding of her head was enough to convey her approval.

Translations

Translations of the word "nodding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aceno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฐ เคนเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nicken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anggukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะฒะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kiwniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใชใšใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hochement de tรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asentimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸ sallama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๊ฐœ ๋„๋•์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู…ุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรฝvnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรฝvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚นๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kihanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfing hรถfuรฐs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ัˆาฑะปา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒœแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ yellษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asentir con la cabeza

Etymology

The word 'nodding' derives from the Old English word 'noddan,' which is believed to be of Germanic origin. The term has roots in Middle English as 'noden' and has remained relatively consistent in its meaning over time. Historically, nodding has signified agreement or understanding, and its use can be traced back to early human communication. As societies evolved, the gesture became a universal sign of consent, often transcending language barriers. The practice of nodding as a form of non-verbal communication emphasizes the importance of body language in human interactions, reflecting both cultural and psychological aspects of communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,418, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.