namaste

nɑːˈmɑːsteɪ, nɑːˈmɑːstɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Indian greeting in which the hands are brought together in front of the heart, often accompanied by a slight bow of the head.

“The yoga instructor greeted the students with a warm namaste at the beginning of the class.”

Synonyms

  • greeting
  • pranam
  • salutation

Antonyms

  • disrespect
  • insult