sauntering
ˈsɔːntərɪŋ
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Definition of sauntering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
movementmoving in a relaxed and unhurried way
  • The sauntering cat crossed the garden.
ambling meandering strolling
2.
attitudehaving a casual and easygoing demeanor
  • He had a sauntering charm that was hard to resist.
leisurely unhurried

Noun

gaitslow, relaxed walk done for enjoyment or without purpose
  • We spent the afternoon sauntering through the park.
amble ramble stroll
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Origin of sauntering

Middle English, santren (to muse)

Examples of sauntering in a sentence

  • She watched the sauntering dog with amusement.
  • Her sauntering attitude made everyone feel at ease.
  • The sauntering style of his walk was unmistakable.
  • His sauntering annoyed the coach during drills.
  • Sauntering through town became her favorite Sunday ritual.

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  1. French:nonchalant, flânerie, ...
  2. German:schlendernd, Schlendern, ...
  3. Italian:che passeggia, passeggiata rilassata, ...
  4. Spanish:despreocupado, paseo pausado, ...
  5. Portuguese:pachorrento, caminhada, ...
  6. Chinese:悠闲的, 漫步, ...
  7. Japanese:ゆったりと歩く, 散策, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَمَهِّل, تَجَوُّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְטַיֵּל, טִיּוּל, ...
  10. Russian:неторопливый, неторопливая прогулка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неквапливий, повільна невимушена прогулянка, ...
  12. Hindi:मंथर, टहलना, ...
saunter
ˈsɔntər

Definition of saunter - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
leisurely walkwalk slowly in a relaxed way
  • She sauntered through the park enjoying the sunshine.
amble meander stroll

Noun

1.
leisureleisurely walk or stroll
  • We took a saunter through the park.
amble stroll
2.
movementleisurely pace or gait
  • He moved with a relaxed saunter.
amble promenade stroll
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Origin of saunter

Middle English, santren (to muse)

Examples of saunter in a sentence

  • They sauntered through the museum, taking their time.
  • A saunter by the river is refreshing.
  • He enjoys a saunter in the countryside.
  • Her saunter was unhurried as she enjoyed the park.
  • The cat's saunter was graceful and slow.

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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, 悠闲漫步, ...
  7. Japanese:ぶらぶら歩く, ぶらぶら散歩, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَشَّى, نُزْهَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְהַלֵּךְ, טִיּוּל נִינוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:прогуливаться, прогулка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогулюватися, прогулянка, ...
  12. Hindi:टहलना, मौज भरी सैर, ...
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