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nodding

adjective

: bending downward or forward

Full Definition of NODDING

1
:  bending downward or forward :  drooping <nodding flowers>
2
:  slight, superficial <a nodding acquaintance>
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First Known Use of NODDING

1565

Related to NODDING

Synonyms
bowed, bowing, declined, declining, descendant (also descendent), descending, drooping, droopy, hanging, hung, inclining, pendulous, sagging, stooping, weeping
Antonyms
unbending, upright

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12 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nodding
  2. nod
  3. nodding acquaintance
  4. nodding cap
  5. nodding catchfly
  6. nodding ladies' tresses
  7. nodding lily
  8. nodding mandarin
  9. nodding onion
  10. nodding thistle
  11. nodding trillium
  12. nod off
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