How Do You Spell CURTSEYS?

Pronunciation: [kˈɜːtsɪz] (IPA)

The term "curtseys" is spelled with eight letters and pronounced as /ˈkɜːrtsiz/. The word is a plural form of "curtsey", which refers to a formal gesture of respect typically made by women or girls. The spelling of "curtseys" is derived from the root word "curtsey" which has a historical context with uncertain origin. The word usage is common in royal settings and official ceremonies the spoken form may vary depending on different English accents.

CURTSEYS Meaning and Definition

1. Curtseys (also known as curtsies) are a traditional gesture of respect typically performed by women and girls, particularly in formal or ceremonial settings. It is a form of bowing or bending the knees, often accompanied by a slight bending of the body. The word "curtsey" originates from the French word "courtesy," meaning politeness or good manners.

   When executing a curtsey, the individual typically stands with her feet together and her arms held slightly to the side or in front of her body. While maintaining an upright posture, she slightly bends her knees, lowering her body in a swift and deliberate manner. This action is often combined with a dipping of the head or a tilting of the eyes downward, as a sign of deference or submission.

   Curtseys are commonly performed when meeting or departing from someone of higher social rank, such as a royal or noble figure, or in formal situations such as at court, weddings, or debutante balls. They serve as a respectful and graceful acknowledgement of the other person's authority, position, or importance. In modern times, curtseys are sometimes used in theatrical performances or as a cultural tradition in certain regions or countries.

   Overall, curtseys exemplify traditional feminine etiquette and symbolize humility, manners, and reverence. These gestures have been passed down through generations, preserving a sense of tradition and cultural norms while embodying respect and courtesy towards others.

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 CURTSEYS

• curtisey
• curtey
• curtcey
• curtsies
• xurtseys
• vurtseys
• furtseys
• durtseys
• cyrtseys
• chrtseys
• cjrtseys
• cirtseys
• c8rtseys
• c7rtseys
• cuetseys
• cudtseys
• cuftseys
• cuttseys
• cu5tseys
• cu4tseys

Etymology of CURTSEYS

The word "curtsey" (also spelled "curtsy") originated in Middle English as "curtsie" or "courtseye". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old French term "courteisie" or "courtoisie", which translates to "courtesy" or "politeness". This in turn can be traced to the Latin word "cortesia", meaning "courtesy" or "good manners". The act of curtseying, which is a respectful gesture performed by women by bending the knees and lowering the body, is associated with courtly behavior and etiquette.

Similar spelling words for CURTSEYS

• curtsies,
• curtsey,
• CURTS,
• curses,
• curtisia,
• curtiss,
• curtsy,
• Curtsinger,
• curtis.

Conjugate verb Curtseys

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