Curtsied: meaning, definitions and examples
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curtsied
[ หkษหr.tsiหd ]
formal greeting
To curtsy is to bend the knees with one foot in front of the other, typically performed by women as a traditional gesture of respect or acknowledgment toward someone, usually of higher social status. This action is often associated with royal courts and formal occasions. It is similar to a bow, but the movement is distinct and connected to specific customs. Curtsying can convey politeness, submission, or deference, especially in historical or ceremonial contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She curtsied gracefully before the queen.
- At the royal event, all the ladies curtsied as the king entered.
- The ballerina curtsied at the end of her performance.
- He watched as she curtsied out of respect for the dignitaries.
Translations
Translations of the word "curtsied" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fiz uma reverรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช der Vorwurf
๐ฎ๐ฉ membungkukkan badan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะบะปะพะฝะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ ukลoniล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใ่พๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท a fait une rรฉvรฉrence
๐ช๐ธ hizo una reverencia
๐น๐ท eฤilmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ poklonil se
๐ธ๐ฐ poklonil sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ ่บฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ se je priklonil
๐ฎ๐ธ beygรฐi sig
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐั ะธะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baล ษyildi
๐ฒ๐ฝ hizo una reverencia
Etymology
The word 'curtsy' originated in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle French term 'courtoisie', meaning courtesy or politeness. It reflects the customs of courtesy that were prevalent in European courts during this period. Over time, the action of curtsying became more formalized and associated specifically with the behavior of women in aristocratic and royal settings. The term evolved to denote the specific gesture of bending the knees in respect, often performed when greeting someone of high rank. The practice itself likely has roots in earlier traditions of bowing and honoring figures of authority, which were common in various cultures around the world. By the 18th century, the curtsy became a standard practice in European social etiquette, especially in Britain, and it continues to be a symbol of traditional respect in formal situations.