curtsey

[US]/'kə:tsi/
[UK]/ˈkə..tsɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a gesture performed by women, consisting of bending the knees as a sign of respect
vi. to perform a gesture of bending the knees as a sign of respect

Phrases & Collocations

perform a curtsey

Example Sentences

She swept him a curtsey.

She gave a graceful curtsey to the queen.

The little girl learned how to curtsey in her ballet class.

The actress ended her performance with a curtsey.

In some cultures, a curtsey is a sign of respect.

She received a round of applause after her curtsey.

The ballerina's curtsey was met with cheers from the audience.

The young debutante practiced her curtsey for hours before the ball.

The princess taught the young girls how to curtsey properly.

As a sign of gratitude, she gave a deep curtsey to her benefactor.

The etiquette instructor emphasized the importance of a well-executed curtsey.

Real-world Examples

But nobody learns anything from a governess, apart from French and how to curtsey.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

" If you please, sir, " said Mrs Beaver, making a curtsey. " It's locked up."

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

If anyone thinks I'm going to pull my forelock and curtsey to this Mr Nobody from nowhere...-O'Brien!

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

And Rose made her curtsey as the dance ended.

Source: Blooming Roses (Part 2)

'Yes, sir, very, ' she answered, curtseying.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

Grace curtseyed silently and went in.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

' Mr. Bumble nodded, blandly, in acknowledgment of Mrs. Mann's curtsey; and inquired how the children were.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

'Thank you, sir, very much, ' said Sissy, with a grateful curtsey.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

'I am afraid it would, sir, ' Sissy answered with a curtsey.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

She made him her stately curtsey in the garden, one morning before breakfast.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 2)

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