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STRUTTING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word strutting. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word strutting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for STRUTTING

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marching
verbv
noun

• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

pacing
nounn
noun

• (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

• walking with slow regular strides

swaggering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

• flamboyantly adventurous

parading
verbv
noun

• a ceremonial procession including people marching

• an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things

• a visible display

verb

• walk ostentatiously

• march in a procession in a public place

prancing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a proud stiff pompous gait

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• spring forward on the hind legs

• cause (a horse) to bound spring forward

• ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward

promenading
verbv
noun

• a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

• a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

• a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle

• a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• march in a procession in a public place

• take a leisurely walk

sashaying
verbv
noun

• a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps

• (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading

• a journey taken for pleasure

verb

• move sideways

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• perform a chasse step, in ballet

sauntering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a careless leisurely gait

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

striding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a step in walking or running

• the distance covered by a step

• significant progress (especially in the phrase `make strides')

verb

• walk with long steps

strolling
verbv
noun

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

swagger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

adjective satellite

• (British informal) very chic

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

prance
verbv
noun

• a proud stiff pompous gait

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• spring forward on the hind legs

• cause (a horse) to bound spring forward

• ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward

ruffle
verbv
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

sashay
verbv
noun

• a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps

• (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading

• a journey taken for pleasure

verb

• move sideways

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• perform a chasse step, in ballet

tittup
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Best Hypernyms For STRUTTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for strutting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
walk amble brace bracing gait hike march meander move pace promenade ramble saunter stride stroll tread trot wander

Alternatives for MARCHING

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