obeisance UK /əʊˈbeɪ.səns/US /oʊˈbeɪ.səns/ noun2 •Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore; / Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he — 1845 •An obedient attitude. formsobeisances