Definition
Definition of pranced - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
behaviorRare appearing lively or spirited like prancingRare
- The pranced horse statue caught everyone's attention.
- The pranced dog figurine was a collector's item.
- A pranced cat sculpture adorned the garden.
Origin of pranced
Middle English, prauncen (to strut)
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- French:vif, ...
- German:tänzelnd, ...
- Italian:vivace, ...
- Spanish:vivaz, ...
- Portuguese:vivaz, ...
- Chinese:活泼的, ...
- Japanese:跳ねるような, ...
- Arabic:مُتَبَخْتِر, ...
- Hebrew:מְדַלֵּג, ...
- Russian:гарцующий, ...
- Ukrainian:гарцюючий, ...
- Hindi:उछलता हुआ, ...
Definition of prance - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
horse controltr. cause a horse to move with lively stepstr.
- He pranced the horse to show its agility.
2.
showy movementintr. walk or move with high, showy steps to attract attentionintr.
- The horse pranced across the arena to impress the crowd.
Noun
1.
showy walkshowy or exaggerated way of walking
- His prance caught everyone's attention at the party.
2.
equestrianlively springing movement of a horse
- The horse's prance was graceful and energetic.
Origin of prance
Middle English, pranken (to show off)
Examples of prance in a sentence
She pranced her pony past the judges. He pranced onto the stage in a sequined jacket. The pony pranced whenever visitors approached the stable. The model's prance was the highlight of the runway. His prance was unmistakable as he entered the room. The prance of the horse was admired by all spectators.
During the parade, the horse's prance was perfectly in sync with the music.
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- French:faire trotter, démarche, ...
- German:tänzeln lassen, Gehabe, ...
- Italian:far trottare, andatura impettita, ...
- Spanish:hacer corvetear, manera de caminar, ...
- Portuguese:fazer piafar, andar pomposo, ...
- Chinese:使马轻快地踏步, 炫耀步态, ...
- Japanese:馬を活発な足取りで歩かせる, 派手な歩き方, ...
- Arabic:خَطَّرَ, مشي استعراضي, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצְעִיד בִּקְפִיצוֹת, מַהֲלָךְ רַאֲוָתָנִי, ...
- Russian:выступать, показная походка, ...
- Ukrainian:гарцювати, показна хода, ...
- Hindi:चंचल चाल से चलाना, इतराती चाल, ...
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