Nodded example sentences

Related (9): nod, nodding, shake, gesture, acknowledge, agree, signal, affirm, assent

"Nodded" Example Sentences

  1. She nodded at me from across the room, and I knew exactly what she meant.
  2. He nodded along to the music even though he'd never heard the song before.
  3. When I asked if she was okay, she just nodded and looked away.
  4. The doctor nodded thoughtfully while reading the test results.
  5. I nodded to the waiter and he brought the check without me saying a word.
  6. They nodded at each other like they'd made some silent agreement.
  7. She nodded off during the movie and woke up confused about the ending.
  8. He nodded in approval when he tasted the soup I'd made.
  9. I nodded politely even though I had no idea what he was talking about.
  10. The teacher nodded encouragingly as the student gave her presentation.
  11. We nodded goodbye through the car window as they drove away.
  12. She nodded slowly, processing what I'd just told her.
  13. He nodded at his friend across the crowded bar.
  14. I nodded to confirm I understood the instructions.
  15. They nodded in unison when the boss asked if everyone was ready.
  16. She nodded off in the waiting room and nearly dropped her phone.
  17. He nodded respectfully to the elderly woman as she passed.
  18. I nodded along with the rhythm, pretending I knew the dance moves.
  19. The interviewer nodded and made a note on her clipboard.
  20. She nodded at the mirror, reassuring herself before the big meeting.
  21. He nodded firmly when asked if he was committed to the project.
  22. I nodded to the barista and pointed at the pastry I wanted.
  23. They nodded at each other across the dinner table—no words needed.
  24. She nodded off twice during the three-hour lecture.
  25. He nodded appreciatively at the compliment, a little embarrassed.
  26. I nodded and smiled, hoping that would end the awkward conversation.
  27. The security guard nodded us through without checking our bags.
  28. She nodded at her reflection, satisfied with how she looked.
  29. He nodded knowingly, like he'd seen this coming all along.
  30. I nodded to myself in the car, finally understanding what went wrong.

Common Phrases

  1. nodded off
  2. nodded in agreement
  3. nodded along
  4. nodded at
  5. nodded slowly
  6. nodded politely
  7. nodded knowingly
  8. nodded firmly
  9. nodded respectfully
  10. nodded encouragingly

Examples by Level

A1
  1. She nodded yes when I asked her a question.
  2. He nodded and smiled at me.
A2
  1. The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer.
  2. I nodded to show I understood what he was saying.
B1
  1. She nodded along to the music, lost in thought.
  2. He nodded knowingly, as if he'd expected this all along.
B2
  1. The interviewer nodded thoughtfully while I explained my experience.
  2. She nodded slowly, processing the difficult news I'd just shared.
C1
  1. He nodded with a mixture of resignation and understanding, the kind of gesture that spoke volumes about his internal conflict.
  2. She nodded at the observation, recognizing in it a truth she'd been avoiding for months.
C2
  1. There was something almost ceremonial in the way they nodded at each other—an unspoken pact sealed by the smallest of gestures.
  2. He nodded, and in that single movement, years of unresolved tension seemed to dissolve into something approaching acceptance.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. My neighbor nodded at me from her porch, and I waved back.
  2. I nodded off on the couch while watching TV and missed the entire ending.
💼 Workplace
  1. The manager nodded at my suggestion during the meeting, which felt like a small victory.
  2. I nodded to my colleague as we passed in the hallway, too tired for actual conversation.
📊 Business
  1. The client nodded approvingly when we presented the new marketing strategy.
  2. She nodded at the contract and signed it without reading the fine print—probably a mistake.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I nodded when the salesman asked if the size was right, even though it wasn't quite perfect.
  2. The cashier nodded at my question about whether they had the item in stock.
✈️ Travel
  1. The flight attendant nodded when I asked for extra blankets.
  2. I nodded to the taxi driver to confirm the address before we drove off.
📚 Education
  1. The professor nodded encouragingly as I worked through the problem on the board.
  2. My daughter nodded along during the history lesson, pretending to understand.
❤️ Relationships
  1. We nodded at each other across the room, and I felt my heart break a little.
  2. He nodded when I said I needed space, but I could see the hurt in his eyes.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The senator nodded solemnly as the constituent shared her story.
  2. The analyst nodded while discussing the implications of the new policy.
💻 Technology
  1. I nodded at the chatbot's suggestion, impressed that it actually understood what I needed.
  2. She nodded when the tech support person said the issue was probably just a software glitch.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The committee nodded their approval of the proposal, and it was officially adopted.
  2. The board nodded in agreement with the quarterly financial report presented by the CFO.

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