Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



Synonyms for curtsy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kurt-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜrt si



Définition of curtsy

Origin :
  • 1540s, "expression of respect," a variant of courtesy (q.v.). Specific meaning "a bending the knee and lowering the body as a gesture of respect" is from 1570s. Originally not exclusively feminine.
  • noun bending
Example sentences :
  • "My name is Merle Uthoug," said the dark one, with a curtsy.
  • Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer
  • The little girl took it smilingly, made me a curtsy, and went on.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • The "all-highest Lord" looks daggers at me—I curtsy and smile!
  • Extract from : « Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess » by Henry W. Fischer
  • There was a tremble in her voice as she slipped from the davenport and bobbed a curtsy.
  • Extract from : « Mary Rose of Mifflin » by Frances R. Sterrett
  • "I shall in all things serve your Grace," said she, with a curtsy.
  • Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett
  • “I dare to say your ladyship is right,” said Dinah, dropping a curtsy.
  • Extract from : « St. Ronan's Well » by Sir Walter Scott
  • All women, whatever their husband's rank, must curtsy to a Royal Prince.
  • Extract from : « Face to Face with Kaiserism » by James W. Gerard
  • There is always some one higher up to whom German women must curtsy.
  • Extract from : « Face to Face with Kaiserism » by James W. Gerard
  • Frankly, you have puzzled me; and that curtsy caps the climax.
  • Extract from : « A Romantic Young Lady » by Robert Grant
  • And with a curtsy and a smile she would end this sort of colloquy.
  • Extract from : « The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. » by W. M. Thackeray

Words or expressions associated with your search


Most wanted synonyms

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019