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curtsey Definition and Meaning in English (curtsey definition)

noun
Synonyms:bowgenuflectionobeisance
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Curtsey definition: A respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of a slight bending of the knees and a lowering of the body.

Definitions of Curtsey

  1. 1noun

    A respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of a slight bending of the knees and a lowering of the body.

  2. 2verb

    To perform a curtsey as a sign of respect or greeting.

Example Sentences

“The young girl performed a graceful curtsey before the queen.”

“She curtseyed politely as she entered the room.”

Synonyms

bowgenuflectionobeisance

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensecurtseyed
present participlecurtseying
pluralcurtseys

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Curtsey definition: A respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of a slight bending of the knees and a lowering of the body.
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'Curtsey' translates to 'curtsey' in English. Curtsey definition: A respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of a slight bending of the knees and a lowering of the body.
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