verb
- past tense of curtsy; made a respectful greeting by bending the knees with one foot forward, typically performed by women and girls
Usage: formal or ceremonial context; historical or traditional usage
Examples
- The young debutante courtesied gracefully before the queen.
- She courtesied to acknowledge the applause from the audience.
- The bridesmaids courtesied as the bride entered the chapel.
- In the old photograph, the ladies courtesied in their finest gowns.
- The dancer courtesied at the end of her performance.