saunter

stroll / amble / leisurely walk

Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun

pl: saunterspast: saunteredpp: sauntereding: sauntering

This word conveys a specific mood of effortless ease and lack of urgency. It suggests a psychological state of contentment or a deliberate display of nonchalance, often implying that the person has nowhere urgent to be or is intentionally projecting an air of superiority or indifference. As a noun, it describes the act of walking leisurely. While it is generally countable, it is frequently used in singular form to describe a specific excursion or a general style of movement.

Meanings

Intransitive Verb

[~]

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often appearing confident or indifferent.

"He decided to saunter through the park on a sunny afternoon."

Transitive Verb

[~ somewhere]

To walk slowly and leisurely toward a specific destination.

"She sauntered into the room as if she owned the place."

Noun

A slow, relaxed walk.

"The afternoon was spent in a leisurely saunter along the beach."

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