Nodding — synonyms, definition

1. nodding (Adjective)

cernuous drooping pendulous weeping

nodding (Adjective) — (biology) having branches or flower heads that bend downward. ex. "nodding daffodils"

2. nodding (Verb)

nodding (Verb) — Express or signify by nodding. ex. "He nodded his approval"

nodding (Verb) — Lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent, agreement or confirmation. ex. "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"

nodding (Verb) — Let the head fall forward through drowsiness. ex. "The old man was nodding in his chair"

nodding (Verb) — Sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion. ex. "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"

nodding (Verb) — Be almost asleep. ex. "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"

communicating drowsing gesticulating gesturing intercommunicating motioning moving