How Do You Spell CURTSIES?

Pronunciation: [kˈɜːtsɪz] (IPA)

The word "curtsies" is a plural noun that refers to a gesture of respect or greeting, especially performed by women, in which one foot is placed behind the other and a slight bending of the knees is made. The IPA phonetic transcription for curtsies is /ˈkɜːtsiːz/ where the first syllable is stressed, and the "ie" sound is pronounced as a long "ee" sound. It is important to spell this word correctly as misspelling can lead to confusion and miscommunication.

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CURTSIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Curtsies refers to the plural form of the noun "curtsy", which is a common gesture of respect or courtesy performed by an individual, generally a woman, by bending the knees and briefly lowering the body. This elegant movement is typically accompanied by slightly spreading the skirt or dress with one or both hands, often as a display of modesty or to affirm one's social position. Curtsies are commonly practiced in formal settings, such as royal courts, formal ceremonies, or when meeting esteemed individuals, as a way to show deference and reverence.

    The act of curtsying is deeply rooted in tradition and etiquette, and it is often seen as a polite and refined gesture. Specifically, curtsies can also vary depending on social norms and customs across different cultures, although the general principle remains the same. In some cultures, bowing or similar gestures might be preferred over curtsying.

    Beyond its outward display of respect, curtsying can also convey a sense of humility, submission, or obedience. It can be seen as an acknowledgment of authority or hierarchy, where the person curtsying recognizes their place in society and defers to those of higher rank or status.

    Overall, curtsies are a physical demonstration of courtesy, manners, and decorum, serving to uphold social norms and express deference 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.

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Etymology of CURTSIES

The word "curtsies" is derived from the Middle English term "curtsie", which was initially spelled as "curtsey" or "curtesy". It evolved from the Old French word "courtoisie", meaning "courtesy" or "politeness". Ultimately, "courtoisie" can be traced back to the Latin word "cortesia", stemming from "cortes", which means "courteous" or "refined". The term "curtsies" refers to a polite gesture performed by a woman or girl, typically characterized by a bending of the knees and a slight lowering of the body, as a sign of respect or deference.

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Conjugate verb Curtsies

CONDITIONAL

I would curtsies
you would curtsies
he/she/it would curtsies
we would curtsies
they would curtsies
I would curtsey
we would curtsey
you would curtsey
he/she/it would curtsey
they would curtsey

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be curtsying
you would be curtsying
he/she/it would be curtsying
we would be curtsying
they would be curtsying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have curtsies
you would have curtsies
he/she/it would have curtsies
we would have curtsies
they would have curtsies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been curtsying
you would have been curtsying
he/she/it would have been curtsying
we would have been curtsying
they would have been curtsying

FUTURE

I will curtsy
you will curtsy
he/she/it will curtsy
we will curtsy
they will curtsy
I will curtsey
we will curtsey
you will curtsey
he/she/it will curtsey
they will curtsey

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be curtsying
you will be curtsying
he/she/it will be curtsying
we will be curtsying
they will be curtsying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have curtsied
you will have curtsied
he/she/it will have curtsied
we will have curtsied
they will have curtsied
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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been curtsying
you will have been curtsying
he/she/it will have been curtsying
we will have been curtsying
they will have been curtsying

IMPERATIVE

you curtsy
we let´s curtsy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to curtsy

PAST

I curtsied
you curtsied
he/she/it curtsied
we curtsied
they curtsied
I curtsied,curtseyed
we curtsied,curtseyed
you curtsied,curtseyed
he/she/it curtsied,curtseyed
they curtsied,curtseyed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was curtsying
you were curtsying
he/she/it was curtsying
we were curtsying
they were curtsying

PAST PARTICIPLE

curtsied

PAST PERFECT

I had curtsied
you had curtsied
he/she/it had curtsied
we had curtsied
they had curtsied
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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been curtsying
you had been curtsying
he/she/it had been curtsying
we had been curtsying
they had been curtsying

PRESENT

I curtsy
you curtsy
he/she/it curtsies
we curtsy
they curtsy
I curtsey
we curtsey
you curtsey
he/she/it curtsies, curtseys
they curtsey

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am curtsying
you are curtsying
he/she/it is curtsying
we are curtsying
they are curtsying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

curtsying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have curtsied
you have curtsied
he/she/it has curtsied
we have curtsied
they have curtsied
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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been curtsying
you have been curtsying
he/she/it has been curtsying
we have been curtsying
they have been curtsying
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
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I would have curtseyed, would have curtsied
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you would have curtseyed, would have curtsied
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I would be curtseying, would be curtsying
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