bowed
- adjective
- /baʊd/
- He entered the room with a bowed head, barely meeting anyone's gaze.
Examples
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Her bowed demeanor made it clear she would not challenge authority.
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The bowed gesture showed her humility.
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The servant's bowed attitude irritated his proud employer.
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He had a bowed head as he apologized.
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He entered the room with a bowed head, signaling his humility in front of the crowd.
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Her bowed demeanor suggested she was not ready to express her own opinions.
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The student spoke with a bowed attitude during the meeting, showing deep respect for the teacher's authority.
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How Humble
- Formal
- Formal
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Etymology
The word bowed meaning 'humble' comes from the action bow, meaning 'to bend' at the waist as a sign of respect, so a bowed head shows humility.