What is another word for nods?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒdz] (IPA)

Nods are a common non-verbal gesture used to signify approval, agreement, or acknowledgement. Synonyms for nods include 'gestures of affirmation,' 'head movement,' 'a nodding gesture,' 'a nod of assent,' 'a gesture indicating agreement,' and 'an affirmative gesture.' Other synonyms for nods include 'head bobbing,' 'head nodding,' 'head shaking,' 'bobbing,' 'nodding,' and 'gestures of agreement.' These terms can be used interchangeably to describe the act of signaling agreement or approval without speaking. Using a variety of synonyms for nods allows for diverse and more nuanced descriptions of this common gesture, adding depth and clarity to communication.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, plural
      RFAS.
    • Proper noun, singular
      NOI.
    • Noun, plural
      IAS.

What are the hypernyms for Nods?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nods

They had begun with shy little nods and smiles, which soon developed into doorstep confidences.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
He thanked Marjorie for her remembrance of him and Charlie, and Uncle John forgot himself and repeated everything after him with grateful nods and smiles.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Miss Levey herself had already given me several welcoming nods across the room from where she sat, cross-legged and resolutely youthful, on the floor at Evie's feet; and on her black hair was a tissue-paper cap of Liberty, with a red spot on one side of it.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions

Famous quotes with Nods

  • That sort of half sigh, which, accompanied by two or three slight nods of the head, is pity's small change in general society.
    Charles Dickens
  • Some people are like wheelbarrows; useful only when pushed, and very easily upset. The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing.
    Henry S. Haskins
  • If a listener nods his head when you're explaining your program, wake him up.
    Alan Perlis
  • I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.
    Plutarch
  • We do nods to Charlie's Angels and Mission Impossible because they are popular with our fan base.
    Keenen Ivory Wayans

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