curtseys
Formal feminine genuflections
Curtseys is the plural of curtsey, a formal greeting in which a woman or girl bends her knees and lowers her body briefly, traditionally performed before royalty or in formal settings.
The spelling curtsey is more common in British English, while curtsy predominates in American usage.
The young dancers practiced their curtseys before the recital.
Respectful forward inclination
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- greetingExpression of welcome
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- salutationExpression of goodwill
nod · genuflection · obeisance · reception · welcome · introduction · presentation · homage
Brief immersion or condiment
squat · plié · genuflect · sink · descend · rise · graceful · elegant
Prescribed conduct rules
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- formalityStrict observance of convention
court · ballroom · debutante · finishing school · social grace · politeness · refinement · ceremony
bow
Respectful forward inclination
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- greetingExpression of welcome
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
salutation · nod · genuflection · obeisance · reception · welcome · introduction · presentation · homage · respect
dip
Brief immersion or condiment
bob · squat · plié · genuflect · sink · descend · rise · graceful · elegant · poised
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
formality · court · ballroom · debutante · finishing school · social grace · politeness · refinement · ceremony · tradition
ballet
Classical dance on pointe
finale · applause · encore · performer · actress · ballerina · prima donna · ovation · audience · spotlight
curtseysstands tall
Exhibits upright pride
rises · bows · salutes · handshakes · fist bumps
curtseyslords over
Rules with superiority
commands · condescends · dismisses · ignores · snubs
curtseyshigh-fives
Celebratory hand slaps
fist bumps · slaps on the back · hugs · winks · thumbs up