curtsy
noun
a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body.
curtsey
-
a variation of
curtsy.
Example Sentences
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The duchess came out to show Meghan how to curtsey and address the Queen.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023
“Americans will understand this. We have Medieval Times, dinner and tournament,” she says, breaking into a giggle as she re-creates a dramatic curtsey reminiscent of an overzealous Ren Faire performer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
A formal curtsey is a major element of Viennese ballroom etiquette, said Roman Svabek, owner of the dancing school that for the past ten years has organized the famous Vienna Opera Ball.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2018
“When you first meet the queen,” she instructed, “following a deep curtsey, you say ‘Your Majesty,’ and subsequently you refer to her as ‘Ma’am.’
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2017
Then she dropped a little half curtsey, as some country girls still knew how to do in those days.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
