Curtsy Synonyms

kʉrtsē
An inclination of the head or body, as in greeting, consent, courtesy, submission, or worship
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bow
  2. curtsey
  3. obeisance
  4. genuflection
  5. bending
  6. bob
  7. kowtow
  8. nod
  9. dip
  10. gesture
Make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bob
Bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. curtsey

Curtsy Sentence Examples

  • He released her, and she gave another curtsy then took a few steps back.

  • As soon as the Dark One's gaze fell to her, she dropped into a deep curtsy.

  • When at last, smartly whirling his partner round in front of her chair, he drew up with a click of his spurs and bowed to her, Natasha did not even make him a curtsy.

  • Ann Veronica, who knew her dress became her, dropped a curtsy to her father's regard.

  • For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy.