Pranced: meaning, definitions and examples

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pranced

 

[ prรฆnst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal movement

To prance means to move with springy steps, often in a lively or playful manner. This term is frequently associated with the way some animals, like horses, move when they are excited or happy. The motion is characterized by an exaggerated, lively action that suggests energy and enthusiasm. When a person prances, it can depict confidence and joy, often displaying a carefree attitude.

Synonyms

cavorted, danced, leaped

Examples of usage

  • The horse pranced around the field.
  • The children pranced joyfully through the park.
  • She pranced down the street, full of excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "pranced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltitou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรผpfte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sautait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brincรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑpladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poskakoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskakoval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑรงradฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brincรณ

Word origin

The word 'prance' originates from the Middle English 'prancen', which is derived from the Old French term 'prancer', meaning 'to hop, leap'. The Old French word itself is thought to originate from the Vulgar Latin '*pransare', related to the Latin 'panis', which means 'bread', suggesting a movement that might be lively or springy like a leaping or jumping action. Over time, the word has evolved, maintaining its essence of energetic movement often associated with joy or exuberance. Its usage has been documented in literature and poetry, often conveying a sense of light-heartedness and playfulness in the way characters or subjects engage in movement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,881 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.