bowed

/ baʊd /

adjective

1. lowered; bent forward; curved

   bowed back

   bowed head

2. bowed down
   foll byby or with weighed down; troubled

   bowed down by grief

Example Sentences

Both players were in tears as Federer bowed out of the game.

From BBC

The genetic condition can cause serious medical complications such as spinal cord compression, sleep apnoea, bowed legs, narrowing of the spinal canal and recurrent ear infections.

From Science Daily

In the waning moments of the final round, Paul dropped his gloves and bowed to Tyson.

From Salon

She bowed out before any primary votes were cast, avoiding an embarrassing loss in her home state.

From Los Angeles Times

For the first time since France left Dublin victorious in the 2021 Six Nations, Ireland's players greeted full-time at Aviva Stadium with bowed heads and hands on hips as New Zealand celebrated a 23-13 win.

From BBC

Related Words

• curved
• rounded