curtsy Synonyms

curtsy Meaning

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curtsy (n)

bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

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curtsy (v)

bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

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bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women, bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting, make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women;

obeisance, bob, salaam, salute, nod,bow, obsequiousness, submission, homage, respect

disrespect, recusancy, affront, dart, cut, name, cut, rudeness, offence, epithet

The young ballerina executed a graceful curtsy at the end of her performance.

As a gesture of respect, the maid offered a polite curtsy to the noblewoman.

She was taught to curtsy properly during her etiquette lessons for formal occasions.

The queen acknowledged the crowd with a slight curtsy before ascending the throne.