Ambling: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambling

 

[ หˆรฆmblษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

walking leisurely

Ambling refers to walking at a slow, relaxed pace. It is often associated with a casual, unhurried manner of movement, allowing one to enjoy their surroundings.

Synonyms

sauntering, strolling, wandering

Examples of usage

  • We spent the afternoon ambling through the park.
  • He enjoyed ambling along the beach, watching the waves.
  • The couple was ambling hand in hand, lost in conversation.
  • Ambling through the streets of the old town revealed many hidden gems.
  • She found peace in ambling around the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

leisurely walk

Ambling can also be used as a noun to describe a leisurely walk. It often conveys a sense of relaxation and enjoyment of the environment.

Synonyms

meander, stroll, walk

Examples of usage

  • Their evening ambling became a cherished routine.
  • After dinner, they went for an ambling in the nearby woods.
  • He took an ambling through the city to unwind after work.
  • The ambling along the riverside was peaceful and refreshing.
  • I love the feeling of an ambling on a sunny day.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bummeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan santai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะปัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spacer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใ‚‰ใถใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรขner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amaรงsฤฑz yรผrรผmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๊ธ‹ํ•˜๊ฒŒ ๊ฑท๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povalovat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรบlaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผซๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprehajati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga um

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasear

Word origin

The term 'amble' comes from the Latin word 'ambulare', which means 'to walk'. It is related to the Old French word 'ambler', which also signifies a leisurely movement. Historically, ambling has been associated with a gentle pace, distinct from hurried walking or running. The word has evolved over the centuries to encapsulate not just the physical act of walking, but also a state of mind associated with relaxation and enjoyment of one's surroundings. In English literature, 'ambling' has been used to depict carefree journeys through picturesque landscapes or serene settings, enhancing the emotive quality of the narrative. This leisurely gait was often favored in pastoral poetry, where the act of ambling was linked to nature and tranquility.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,899 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.