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curtsied

vb. (en-past of: curtsey)

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curtsied

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curtsy
  1. n. bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women [syn: curtsey]

  2. v. a gesture of respectful greeting, for women [syn: curtsey]

  3. make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand" [syn: bob]

  4. [also: curtsied]

Usage examples of "curtsied".

We all bowed or curtsied low before the figure seated on the dais before us, glittering in jewel-encrusted robes, her face veiled and hidden.

She curtsied formally, then peeked up and began speaking as she straightened up.

Putting aside her own emotions, Casey clutched the handkerchief in her fist and watched as the girls curtsied to their escorts and were swept up gracefully in the arms of the young men.

When she saw he was presenting her to Rosa, Casey grinned at the teenager and slowly curtsied as Rosalinda stood up and cheered along with the crowd.

Satisfied, he lowered his arms, smiled, and curtsied to his reflection.

He cleared his throat again as though he wished to say something further, but Babette entered the room and curtsied to Danielle.

Betty curtsied and retired, leaving Cass alone in the vast bedchamber.

As the music finished, she curtsied and extended her hand, expecting him to escort her back to her grandmother.

When they entered the withdrawing room, Lindsey curtsied before the queen, who was seated in a comfortable chair in front of a roaring fire.

She curtsied, her eyes never meeting those of the nobles to whom she spoke.