nod wordlessly

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

to move your head up and down as a sign of agreement or greeting, without speaking

wordlesslyVERB + wordlessly

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Examples (10)

  • He could only nod wordlessly in response to the shocking news.
  • She nodded wordlessly, indicating her consent to the plan.
  • The old man nodded wordlessly as I passed, a silent greeting.
  • Too exhausted to speak, he merely nodded wordlessly.
  • After hearing the instructions, the students all nodded wordlessly.
  • He didn't say a thing, just nodded wordlessly and walked away.
  • She looked at him, and he nodded wordlessly, confirming her suspicions.
  • The child, shy and nervous, nodded wordlessly when asked if she wanted candy.
  • Despite the strong disagreement, he chose to nod wordlessly, avoiding further argument.
  • The doctor listened intently, then nodded wordlessly, a gesture of understanding.