Curtsey Definition

A traditional gesture of lowering the body by bending the knees, typically performed by women as a form of respectful greeting or acknowledgment.

Mostly used in historical or formal contexts; less common in modern casual usage.

Curtsey is a noun.

Curtsey Synonyms

bow , greeting , salutation

How To Use Curtsey In A Sentence

  1. The young lady made a polite curtsey to the queen.
  2. She greeted her guests with a graceful curtsey.
  3. In the ballet recital, the dancers ended their performance with a curtsey.
  4. At the formal event, the girls were taught to curtsey properly.
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