saunter

/'sɔ:ntə/
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saunter

A man takes a saunter through the park on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To walk in a slow, relaxed, and unhurried manner, often without a specific destination or purpose. It implies a carefree, leisurely attitude.
    • To walk with a casual, sometimes slightly swinging or swaying, gait.

  2. Noun:

    • A leisurely, unhurried walk, typically taken for pleasure.
    • A slow, relaxed, and carefree manner of walking.
Usage
  • Verb: Use "saunter" to describe walking without haste or urgency. It often conveys a sense of confidence, leisure, or a lack of concern.
  • Noun: Use "saunter" to refer to the act of walking in such a manner or to describe the distinctive gait itself.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • He would saunter down the boulevard every evening, enjoying the sunset.
    • She sauntered into the meeting late, looking completely unbothered.
  • Noun:
    • We went for a pleasant saunter along the riverbank.
    • He has a distinctive, confident saunter that makes him easy to spot in a crowd.
Advanced Usage
  • "to saunter off/away/over": To leave or approach in a slow, relaxed walk.
    • After finishing his coffee, he sauntered off without a word.
    • She sauntered over to the group to join the conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Saunterer (noun): A person who saunters.
    • The park was full of saunterers enjoying the sunny afternoon.
Synonyms
  • Stroll (verb/noun): To walk in a leisurely way. (Very close in meaning, but "stroll" is more common and neutral.)
  • Amble (verb/noun): To walk at a slow, relaxed pace. (Similar, but can imply a slightly more aimless or easygoing walk.)
  • Meander (verb): To walk in a winding, indirect course without hurry. (Focuses more on the path than the pace or attitude.)
Antonyms
  • March (verb): To walk with regular, measured steps, often with purpose.
  • Hurry (verb): To move or act with haste.
  • Rush (verb): To move with urgent speed.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "to saunter through life": To live in a carefree, unhurried, or unconcerned way, taking things as they come.
    • He has a philosophy of sauntering through life, never worrying too much about the future.
saunter

A man takes a saunter through the park on a sunny afternoon.

Noun
  1. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
  2. a careless leisurely gait
    • he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world
Verb
  1. walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

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