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

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