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genuflection
This term carries a heavy weight of formality and ritual. In a religious context, it describes a specific liturgical action of piety and reverence. Because of this association, the word often evokes an atmosphere of solemnity, tradition, and sacred space.
When used in a secular or political context, the word frequently takes on a pejorative or ironic tone. It suggests a level of submission that is perceived as excessive, sycophantic, or insincere, shifting the meaning from genuine respect to calculated subservience.
Meanings
Examples
The congregation performed a slow genuflection before the altar.
He offered a brief genuflection as he entered the sanctuary.
The knight made a deep genuflection before the king.
I cannot stand this constant genuflection to the board of directors.
A single genuflection was all that was required by the protocol.
The court expected a genuflection of absolute submission from the prisoner.
Why must we engage in such outdated genuflection to the nobility?
Her sudden genuflection surprised everyone in the room.