bowed
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,337 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 13,731 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
- forming or resembling an arch also: arced, arched, arching, arciform, arcuate an arched ceiling
- have legs that curve outward at the knees also: bandy, bandy-legged, bowleg, bowlegged
- showing an excessively deferential manner also: bowing
bowed in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Mr. McAndrew looked up and gravely bowed.
Gloria and Treeless Street · Annie Hamilton Donnell · Chapter 1
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The man bowed and went up the walk.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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When bowed with grief, Go seek relief Of God, our Lord above.
Cornelli · Johanna Spyri · Chapter 1
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The Athenian bowed deferentially; as if he would say: "Here no one has a right to command but the king."
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1