1. 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 curtsied politely when introduced to the queen.
• The young dancer curtsied at the end of her performance.
• All the girls curtsied before the headmistress during the ceremony.
• She curtsied gracefully in her formal gown.
• The actress curtsied to acknowledge the audience’s applause.
• At the royal reception, each guest curtsied as they were presented.