curtsey

/ˈkɜːrtsi/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of curtsying, or a curtsying movement

“She learned the proper curtsey for the royal court.”

2. verb

to perform a curtsying movement

“She curtseyed to the king as a sign of respect.”

Synonyms

  • bow
  • obeisance

Antonyms

  • defiance
  • insubordination