Pranced: meaning, definitions and examples
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pranced
[ prรฆnst ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น saltitou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hรผpfte
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฑะฝัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ skakaล
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทณใญใ
๐ซ๐ท sautait
๐ช๐ธ brincรณ
๐น๐ท zฤฑpladฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ poskakoval
๐ธ๐ฐ skรกkal
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ poskakoval
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑรงradฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ brincรณ
Etymology
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.
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- 31883 cheetah
- 31884 reinvigorated
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