Meaning & Definition of word "Bowed"

Bowed

/baʊd/

1. past tense of bow; to bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.
- Example: He bowed deeply to the audience at the end of his performance.
2. to yield or give way under pressure; to submit.
- Example: The fierce winds caused the trees to bow but they did not break.
3. to bend downward or forward.
- Example: The flowers bowed under the weight of the heavy rain.

1. having a curved or bent shape.
- Example: The bowed branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.

●The word 'bowed' comes from Middle English 'bowe', from Old English 'būgan', meaning to bend or curve.

bowed out:

To withdraw or drop out, especially in a respectful manner.

take a bow:

To acknowledge applause or appreciation, usually after a performance.

bowed head:

A sign of humility, respect, or submission.

bow:

To bend one's body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.

bend:

To curve or force something straight into a curve.

Meaning: To be in a submissive or defeated state.

● Example Sentence: After the argument, he was really bowed.

Meaning: To humbly concede.

● Example Sentence: She had to bowed to his judgment on the matter.