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nodding

The word “nodding” has 2 syllables: nod-ding

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑdɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “nodding” has 46 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nodding along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nodding

Antonyms for nodding

Meanings of nodding

  • verb
    1. To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
    2. To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
    3. To sway, move up and down.
    4. To gradually fall asleep.
    5. To signify by a nod.
    6. To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired.
    7. To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
    8. To allude to something.
    9. To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
  • noun
    1. The act by which one nods.
  • adjective
    1. Having the flower facing downwards.

Example Sentences

  • She kept nodding as he explained his idea.
  • The audience sat silently, nodding in agreement.
  • He caught himself nodding off during the long meeting.
  • The old man sat on the porch, nodding gently in the breeze.
  • By nodding, she showed she understood without interrupting.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nodding, such as: bobbing, bobbling, bowed, bowing, dangling, declined, declining.

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napping

sacking out

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  • oversleeping
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  • retiring
  • sleeping
  • sleeping in
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  • snoozing
  • turning in

sagging

wagging

waggling

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