Definition of Curtsy

to show respect by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other while bowing the head

Examples of Curtsy in a sentence

“I am Queen Elizabeth,” the child laughed as she said that to her friend, “and you must curtsy.”  🔊

During the Victorian era, the women would curtsy and the men would bow during a greeting.  🔊

While watching the ballet routine, the teenager believed that the ballerina’s step resembled a curtsy.  🔊

To address any royal member today, you must curtsy when you approach them.  🔊

In her beautiful dress, Cinderella would curtsy to the prince before the dance.  🔊

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