slightly incline

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

Used to describe a small, often polite, forward bend of the head or body.

inclineADVERB + incline

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • Luke inclined his head slightly in acknowledgement.
  • She would often incline her head slightly when listening intently.
  • He had to incline his body slightly to fit through the narrow opening.
  • The old man would slightly incline his posture when deep in thought.
  • A polite nod often involves one to slightly incline their head.
  • The speaker inclined her head slightly to indicate she was ready for questions.
  • He was asked to slightly incline forward for a better view of the stage.
  • Despite her pain, she managed to incline her head slightly as a greeting.
  • The child would slightly incline her head to the side, looking curious.
  • During the bow, the dancers inclined their upper bodies slightly towards the audience.