nod mutely

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

to perform a nod without speaking

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Examples (10)

  • She could only nod mutely in response to his question.
  • He watched the scene unfold, nodding mutely as if in agreement.
  • The old man would often nod mutely when spoken to, deep in thought.
  • Despite her shock, she managed to nod mutely, unable to speak.
  • The child stood silently, nodding mutely to his mother's instructions.
  • When confronted with the truth, he could only nod mutely, acknowledging his mistake.
  • She nodded mutely, accepting the difficult news without a word.
  • The audience nodded mutely, captivated by the speaker's powerful address.
  • Too upset to speak, she simply nodded mutely and walked away.
  • He offered his apologies, and she nodded mutely, indicating her forgiveness.