- a variation of curtsy.
curtsey
Example Sentences
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The duchess came out to show Meghan how to curtsey and address the Queen.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023
“Americans will understand this. We have Medieval Times, dinner and tournament,” she says, breaking into a giggle as she re-creates a dramatic curtsey reminiscent of an overzealous Ren Faire performer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
A formal curtsey is a major element of Viennese ballroom etiquette, said Roman Svabek, owner of the dancing school that for the past ten years has organized the famous Vienna Opera Ball.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2018
“John the Baptist’s head in a charger, if you please, sir,” said she, dropping a curtsey.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2018
‘Thank you, kind sir,’ Sophie said, making a little curtsey from the table-top.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
