CURTSY Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

curtsy

noun

Definition of curtsy

as in bow

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Recent Examples of curtsy And how to execute the perfect curtsy? — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 The formal obligation to bow or curtsy will force targets to bend a knee and break eye contact—a perfect opening for the President to place something distracting like a Twix bar on their heads. — Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026 In a video taken at the King’s Gallery by Daily Mail reporter Rebecca English, Chatto and King Charles are seen greeting each other with a double cheek kiss, before Sarah dips into a curtsy for her cousin. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026 In that case, her biggest obstacle would be the humbling curtsy that would be required of her. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curtsy

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Noun

The black, glossy leather shoes feature a soft round toe with a dainty decorative bow at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The offshore footprint will be staggered with a limited bow in Mexico, UK and Australia and other territories like France, Netherlands, Korea and Japan going later.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of bow

Noun

In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of salute

Noun

Behind the swing of their big hips lay paper trails of obeisance.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
But as wrong-headed as the Court’s obeisance to the executive branch has been (see, for example, its 2024 ruling on Presidential immunity), that deference has its limits.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of obeisance

Noun

At the time, Hilton finished off her look with a pair of strappy baby pink stiletto sandals, a pink boxy purse, and a sparkling crown atop her icy blonde bob.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Transition Shag This bold shag is a sleek transition for growing out a bob haircut.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

Similarly, Amangani’s signature cocktails are a nod to the surroundings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Rocha developed Parker’s dress from an existing show piece, reworking its hand-laced, unraveling ribbons in a pale ballet pink intended as a nod to pointe shoes.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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