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

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

From Los Angeles Times

It was only after Biden exhibited the worst TV debate performance in history that he bowed to party pressure in July and stepped aside.

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

Speaking to political news outlet Politico, Harris aides also laid the blame at Biden’s feet and said he should have bowed out sooner.

From BBC

When he first met his fellow performers, he reached out to shake their hands while they traditionally bowed to greet each other.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• curved
• rounded