courtesied
Gave formal greeting
Courtesied is the past tense of curtsy (also spelled curtsey)—the gesture of bending the knees with one foot forward, traditionally performed by women as a sign of respect or greeting: She courtesied before the queen.
The spelling reflects an older form where curtsy was written courtesy.
Respectful forward inclination
- genuflectBend knee reverently
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- kowtowExcessive deference shown physically
- salaamRespectful Eastern bow
prostration · obeisance · reverence · nod · kneel · stoop · incline · bob
Expression of deep respect
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- submissionYielding to another's will
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
acquiescence · compliance · subservience · respect · tribute · honor · yielding · acknowledgment
bow
Respectful forward inclination
- genuflectBend knee reverently
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- kowtowExcessive deference shown physically
salaam · prostration · obeisance · reverence · nod · kneel · stoop · incline · bob · sink
homage
Expression of deep respect
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- submissionYielding to another's will
deference · acquiescence · compliance · subservience · respect · tribute · honor · yielding · acknowledgment · concession
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- receptionAct of receiving guests
presentation · court · audience · introduction · decorum · propriety · manners · civility · greeting · salutation
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
lithe · dainty · refined · genteel · nimble · delicate · ladylike · demure · gracious · composed