Synonyms for genuflected


Grammar : Verb
Spell : jen-yoo-flekt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn yʊˌflɛkt


Définition of genuflected

Origin :
  • 1620s, back-formation from genuflection. Related: Genuflected; genuflecting.
  • verb kneel
Example sentences :
  • As they entered the chapel, the four genuflected to the altar.
  • Extract from : « Under the Witches' Moon » by Nathan Gallizier
  • They dipped in the font and genuflected, then bowed in prayer.
  • Extract from : « White Shadows in the South Seas » by Frederick O'Brien
  • At last she lifted her bowed head, and rising slowly to her feet, she genuflected before the altar.
  • Extract from : « High Noon » by Anonymous
  • They all genuflected before the Virgin and wound off into the woods, their voices dying away in the distance.
  • Extract from : « Confessions of an Opera Singer » by Kathleen Howard
  • Dom Etienne genuflected to the altar, mounted the steps, and sat down in a red velvet arm-chair, placed on the highest step.
  • Extract from : « En Route » by J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
  • Then his reflections were disturbed by a young white monk, who passed him, genuflected to the altar, and lighted two tapers.
  • Extract from : « En Route » by J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
  • Sister Scholastica genuflected, and kissed the Cardinal's ring, and received his Benediction.
  • Extract from : « The Cardinal's Snuff-Box » by Henry Harland

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