How do you use Curtsy in a sentence? See 8 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like curtsey or bow, plus the exact meaning.
Curtsy in a sentence
Curtsy meaning
Alternative spelling of curtsey.
Using Curtsy
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative spelling of curtsey.
- Useful related words include: curtsey, bow, bowing, obeisance.
- In the example corpus, curtsy often appears in combinations such as: to curtsy, curtsy to.
Context around Curtsy
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 0 start, 5 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Curtsy
- In this selection, "curtsy" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, dramatic, deep, low and lunges stand out and add context to how "curtsy" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a deep curtsy and said and a dramatic curtsy. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "curtsy" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with curtsy
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
She sank in a low curtsy. (6 words)
The Nuggets earned the sweep by refusing to curtsy to the King. (12 words)
They entered, curtsied, and performed a choreographed backwards walk and a further curtsy, while manoeuvring a dress train of prescribed length. (21 words)
When she first met Trump last year for tea, he and Melania did not bow or curtsy, which tends to be how Queen Elizabeth is greeted, especially during formal visits. (30 words)
Dressed in a pair of gray high-waisted leggings and a purple sports bra, Ashleigh kicked things off with a set of squat jumps into curtsy lunges. (27 words)
It’s fun to watch Isabella Rosselini’s underappreciated nun character drop some truth bombs before leaving a group of stupefied men with a dramatic curtsy. (26 words)
Example sentences (8)
The Nuggets earned the sweep by refusing to curtsy to the King.
Collecting this award this week she revealed that she forgot to curtsy to the King and then reached out to ‘grab’ him instead.
It’s fun to watch Isabella Rosselini’s underappreciated nun character drop some truth bombs before leaving a group of stupefied men with a dramatic curtsy.
Dressed in a pair of gray high-waisted leggings and a purple sports bra, Ashleigh kicked things off with a set of squat jumps into curtsy lunges.
As the Queen approached, Laura-Ann performed a deep curtsy and said: "Your Majesty I've got some flowers for you, nice to meet you.
When she first met Trump last year for tea, he and Melania did not bow or curtsy, which tends to be how Queen Elizabeth is greeted, especially during formal visits.
She sank in a low curtsy.
They entered, curtsied, and performed a choreographed backwards walk and a further curtsy, while manoeuvring a dress train of prescribed length.
Common combinations with curtsy
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to curtsy 2×
- curtsy to 2×