curtsies

[US]/ˈkɜːt.siz/

[UK]/ˈkɜr.t̬siz/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(3rd person singular) to perform a curtsy
n.(plural) a gesture of respect made by women, involving bending the knees and lowering the body; (plural) a formal greeting made by women, involving bending the knees and lowering the body

Phrases & Collocations

deep curtsies

gracious curtsies

polite curtsies

gentle curtsies

royal curtsies

traditional curtsies

quick curtsies

formal curtsies

elegant curtsies

simple curtsies

Example Sentences

she always curtsies when meeting someone important.

the princess curtsies gracefully before the queen.

he taught his daughter to curtsy properly.

she curtsies with a smile to show her respect.

the little girl practiced her curtsies in front of the mirror.

curtsies are a traditional way to greet royalty.

she felt nervous as she prepared to curtsy in front of the crowd.

the etiquette class taught students how to perform curtsies.

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