verb
- past tense of curtsy; performed a curtsy (a respectful greeting made by bending the knees and lowering the body, traditionally done by women and girls)
Usage: formal; traditional
Examples
- She curtseyed politely when introduced to the queen.
- The young dancer curtseyed at the end of her performance.
- All the girls curtseyed before leaving the formal dinner.
- The actress curtseyed gracefully to acknowledge the applause.
- She curtseyed deeply as was customary in the royal court.
- The students curtseyed to their ballet instructor after class.