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curtsy vs gesture

gesture vs curtsy

curtsy and gesture both are nouns.

curtsy and gesture both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curtsy Yes No Yes No
gesture Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gesture is a hypernym of curtsy; that is, gesture is a word with a broader meaning than curtsy:
  • curtsy: bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
  • gesture: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Other hypernyms of curtsy include reverence, motion.
curtsy (noun) gesture (noun)
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
something done as an indication of intention
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
curtsy (verb) gesture (verb)
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect show, express or direct through movement
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
Difference between curtsy and gesture

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