high-stepping

Thân thiện

The horse is high-stepping in the parade.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Lifting the feet very high when walking or running: Describes a manner of movement, typically of a person or animal, characterized by an exaggerated lifting of the knees and feet with each step. This often conveys an impression of energy, pride, or showiness. 2. Lively and spirited in movement: Suggests a vigorous, animated, or prancing gait.

Usage and Examples

• Describing a person's walk:
  • The drum major led the parade with a high-stepping march.
  • She entered the room with a confident, high-stepping gait.
• Describing an animal's movement (especially horses):
  • The high-stepping horse impressed the judges at the show.
  • We watched the high-stepping stallion prance around the field.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used figuratively to describe something that is showy, flamboyant, or proceeding with great energy and style.
  • The company's high-stepping entry into the new market surprised its competitors.

Variants and Related Words

• High-step (verb): To walk or march by lifting the feet very high.
  • The soldiers were ordered to high-step during the ceremony.
• High-stepper (noun): A person or animal that moves with a high step; can also refer to a socially ambitious or fashionable person.
  • The thoroughbred was known as a magnificent high-stepper.

Synonyms

• Prancing
• Strutting
• Marching (in a stylized way)
• Spirited (in gait)

Antonyms

• Shuffling
• Dragging one's feet
• Plodding

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or moving with a high step
   • his high-stepped stride
   • a high-stepping horse

Từ đồng nghĩa

• high-stepped