Synonyms & related words for curtsy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of curtsy — including obeisance, genuflection, bow, genuflect, kowtow, reverence. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to curtsy

Explore words related to curtsy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include genuflexion, embow, reverential, irreverential, deferentially, deference, obeisant, reverent. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for curtsy

Common synonyms for curtsy include obeisance, genuflection, bow, genuflect, kowtow, reverence, kneel, homage — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does curtsy come from?

The word curtsy breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root curtsy, from Old French courtesie (“courtesy, courtly manners”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.