ambling
ˈæmblɪŋ
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Definition of ambling - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
unhurriednot hurried or forced
  • They took an ambling walk through the park.
easygoing leisurely
2.
movementwalking in a leisurely manner
  • They enjoyed an ambling afternoon in the park.
sauntering strolling wandering

Noun

1.
movementslow and relaxed pace
  • The horse moved at an ambling, perfect for sightseeing.
sauntering strolling
2.
equestrianTECH.the relaxed gait of a horseTECH.
  • The horse's ambling was smooth and gentle.
strolling walking
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Origin of ambling

Latin, ambulare (to walk)

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type of horse
horse that moves at an ambling pace

Examples of ambling in a sentence

  • His ambling pace was perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
  • The ambling river wound through the countryside.
  • Her ambling gait was calming to watch.
  • She enjoyed the ambling through the park.
  • Their ambling made the journey feel timeless.
  • The ambling of the horse was calming to watch.

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  1. French:nonchalant, allure tranquille, ...
  2. German:gemächlich, langsames Tempo, ...
  3. Italian:senza fretta, andatura rilassata, ...
  4. Spanish:relajado, paseo relajado, ...
  5. Portuguese:descontraído, passo relaxado, ...
  6. Chinese:悠闲的, 悠闲的步伐, ...
  7. Japanese:ゆったりした, ゆっくりしたペース, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَهَادٍ, مِشْية هادِئة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִינוֹחַ, הֲלִיכָה נִינֹחָה, ...
  10. Russian:неторопливый, спокойный шаг, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неквапливий, спокійний хід, ...
  12. Hindi:मंथर, धीमी गति, ...
amble
ˈæmbl̩

Definition of amble - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
leisurely walkwalk slowly and in a relaxed manner
  • We decided to amble through the park.
saunter stroll
2.
horse gaitRaremove slowly lifting both legs on one side togetherRare
  • The horse began to amble along the trail.
saunter stroll

Noun

1.
leisureunhurried leisurely walk or stroll
  • We took an amble through the park.
ramble saunter stroll
2.
movementRareeasy gait especially that of a horseRare
  • The horse moved with a gentle amble.
gait pace trot
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move slowly and casually without hurry or stress
They just amble along the path enjoying the sunshine.

Origin of amble

Latin, ambulare (to walk)

Examples of amble in a sentence

  • He likes to amble through the countryside on weekends.
  • The pony would amble around the paddock lazily.
  • During the parade, the horse would amble gracefully.
  • Their amble along the beach was relaxing.
  • An amble in the countryside cleared her mind.
  • She enjoyed a leisurely amble through the park.

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  1. French:flâner, promenade, ...
  2. German:schlendern, Bummel, ...
  3. Italian:passeggiare, passeggiata, ...
  4. Spanish:pasear, paseo, ...
  5. Portuguese:passear, passeio, ...
  6. Chinese:漫步, 散步, ...
  7. Japanese:ゆっくり歩く, ぶらぶら歩き, ...
  8. Arabic:تمشى, تنزه, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָלֶכֶת בְּנַחַת, שִׁיטּוּט, ...
  10. Russian:прогуливаться, прогулка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогулятися, прогулянка, ...
  12. Hindi:टहलना, आराम की टहल, ...

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