How Do You Spell CURTSEY?

Pronunciation: [kˈɜːtsɪ] (IPA)

Curtsey is a word that is commonly spelled with a 't' in the middle, however, its pronunciation dictates that it should be spelled with a 's'. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled /ˈkɜːtsi/, with the 's' sound being represented as /s/. This word refers to a gesture of respect or deference, often performed by women by bending the knees and lowering the body. Being mindful of its correct spelling ensures its proper use in written communication.

CURTSEY Meaning and Definition

1. A curtsey is a formal and courteous gesture, primarily performed by women, involving a slight bending of the knees and a lowering of the body as a sign of respect or acknowledgment. It is often done by bending one leg slightly behind the other, while simultaneously lowering the upper body slightly forward. This action can be accompanied by a sweep or flourish of the skirt or dress, which adds elegance to the gesture.

   The curtsey holds cultural significance and is commonly used in formal occasions such as royal ceremonies, court presentations, society events, or when meeting important figures. It reflects traditional etiquette and is considered a polite way of showing deference or admiration towards someone of higher social status.

   The term "curtsey" can also be used figuratively to describe an action or behavior that demonstrates subservience or deference, even in a non-literal sense. In this sense, it implies a humble and respectful attitude towards others, often accompanied by a selfless or accommodating nature. It may connote aspects such as being polite, well-mannered, or showing proper respect for authority or tradition.

   Overall, a curtsey is an elegant and graceful gesture used to display respect or submissiveness, both literally and figuratively, and is deeply embedded in traditions of etiquette and formalities.

2. A woman's or girl's act of reverence or respect; a woman's salutation of respect by slightly bending the knees and inclining the body forwards.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CURTSEY

• courtey
• curtesy
• cortesey
• courtsey
• curtecy
• xurtsey
• vurtsey
• furtsey
• durtsey
• cyrtsey
• chrtsey
• cjrtsey
• cirtsey
• c8rtsey
• c7rtsey
• cuetsey
• cudtsey
• cuftsey
• cuttsey
• cu5tsey

Etymology of CURTSEY

The word "curtsey" originates from the Middle English term "curtseyen" which evolved from the Anglo-Norman word "courtcie", a combination of "court" (pertaining to a royal or noble court) and "cie" (a derivative of the verb "ciere" meaning "to incline" or "to bend"). The word was first recorded in the 14th century and referred to the act of a woman or girl bending the knees and lowering the body slightly as a gesture of respect or deference, particularly in front of a person of higher social rank. The term is likely related to the Old French word "courteis" meaning "courteous" or "polite". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word changed, but the act of curtseying remained a symbol of respect and courtesy.

Similar spelling words for CURTSEY

• curtis,
• curtest,
• courtesy,
• courts,
• cuts,
• curtisia,
• cursed,
• CURTS,
• curse,
• curtsy,
• curtiss,
• curtseys.

Plural form of CURTSEY is CURTSEYS

Conjugate verb Curtsey

CONDITIONAL

I would curtsey

we would curtsey

you would curtsey

he/she/it would curtsey

they would curtsey

FUTURE

I will curtsey

we will curtsey

you will curtsey

he/she/it will curtsey

they will curtsey

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have curtseyed, will have curtsied

we will have curtseyed, will have curtsied

you will have curtseyed, will have curtsied

he/she/it will have curtseyed, will have curtsied

they will have curtseyed, will have curtsied

PAST

I curtsied,curtseyed

we curtsied,curtseyed

you curtsied,curtseyed

he/she/it curtsied,curtseyed

they curtsied,curtseyed

PAST PERFECT

I had curtseyed, had curtsied

we had curtseyed, had curtsied

you had curtseyed, had curtsied

he/she/it had curtseyed, had curtsied

they had curtseyed, had curtsied

PRESENT

I curtsey

we curtsey

you curtsey

he/she/it curtsies, curtseys

they curtsey

PRESENT PERFECT

I have curtsied, have curtseyed

we have curtsied, have curtseyed

you have curtsied, have curtseyed

he/she/it has curtsied, has curtseyed

they have curtsied, have curtseyed

I am curtsying, am curtseying

we are curtseying, are curtsying

you are curtseying, are curtsying

he/she/it is curtsying, is curtseying

they are curtseying, are curtsying

I was curtseying, was curtsying

we were curtsying, were curtseying

you were curtsying, were curtseying

he/she/it was curtseying, was curtsying

they were curtsying, were curtseying

I will be curtsying, will be curtseying

we will be curtsying, will be curtseying

you will be curtsying, will be curtseying

he/she/it will be curtsying, will be curtseying

they will be curtsying, will be curtseying

I have been curtsying, have been curtseying

we have been curtsying, have been curtseying

you have been curtseying, have been curtsying

he/she/it has been curtsying, has been curtseying

they have been curtseying, have been curtsying

I had been curtseying, had been curtsying

we had been curtseying, had been curtsying

you had been curtseying, had been curtsying

he/she/it had been curtseying, had been curtsying

they had been curtseying, had been curtsying

I will have been curtsying, will have been curtseying

we will have been curtsying, will have been curtseying

you will have been curtsying, will have been curtseying

he/she/it will have been curtsying, will have been curtseying

they will have been curtsying, will have been curtseying

I would have curtseyed, would have curtsied

we would have curtseyed, would have curtsied

you would have curtseyed, would have curtsied

he/she/it would have curtseyed, would have curtsied

they would have curtseyed, would have curtsied

I would be curtseying, would be curtsying

we would be curtseying, would be curtsying

you would be curtseying, would be curtsying

he/she/it would be curtseying, would be curtsying

they would be curtseying, would be curtsying

I would have been curtseying, would have been curtsying

we would have been curtseying, would have been curtsying

you would have been curtseying, would have been curtsying

he/she/it would have been curtseying, would have been curtsying

they would have been curtseying, would have been curtsying