noun
Uncommon
nodding
NO-dihng
Nodding (noun) means the act of moving the head up and down. Example: “A slight nodding of the head was all the encouragement she needed.”
noun
1
The act of moving the head up and down.
"A slight nodding of the head was all the encouragement she needed."
adj
1
Describing a flower that droops or faces downward.
"The nodding bluebells lined the woodland path."
How to use nodding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of nodding, or (for flowers) hanging downward.
Common pairings
nodding acquaintance
nodding flower
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- Plural
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What does “nodding” mean?
The word “nodding” means the act of moving the head up and down. In plain terms, either the act of nodding, or (for flowers) hanging downward.
How do you pronounce “nodding”?
“Nodding” is pronounced NO-dihng (/ˈnɑdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nodding” in a sentence?
Here is “nodding” used in a sentence: “A slight nodding of the head was all the encouragement she needed.”
What part of speech is “nodding”?
Depending on how it is used, “nodding” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “nodding” a common word?
“Nodding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nodding” have?
“Nodding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of moving the head up and down.
