Sauntered: meaning, definitions and examples

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sauntered

 

[ ˈsɔːntərd ]

Context #1

walking leisurely

To saunter means to walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often with no particular destination in mind. This term conveys a sense of ease and casualness in the way someone moves from one place to another.

Synonyms

amble, meander, stroll, wander

Examples of usage

  • She sauntered through the park, enjoying the warm sunshine.
  • He sauntered into the room, exuding confidence.
  • The dog sauntered along the beach, sniffing at everything.
  • They sauntered down the street, chatting and laughing.

Translations

Translations of the word "sauntered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passeou

🇮🇳 घूमना

🇩🇪 bummeln

🇮🇩 berjalan santai

🇺🇦 медитативно йти

🇵🇱 spacerować

🇯🇵 ぶらぶら歩く

🇫🇷 flâner

🇪🇸 pasear

🇹🇷 yavaş yürümek

🇰🇷 어슬렁거리다

🇸🇦 يتجول

🇨🇿 procházet

🇸🇰 prechádzať

🇨🇳 闲逛

🇸🇮 sprehajati se

🇮🇸 reika

🇰🇿 саяхат жасау

🇬🇪 მოსეირნება

🇦🇿 gəzinti

🇲🇽 pasear

Word origin

The word 'saunter' has interesting roots that trace back to the 16th century in Paris, where it was thought to be derived from the phrase 's'en va en terreet', meaning 'to go to the land' or 'to go to the ground'. This phrase referred to the practice of strolling through towns in search of the scenic beauty of the countryside, which was considered delightful and leisurely. Over time, the term evolved in the English language, where it came to represent not just a mode of walking but a lifestyle choice, indicative of a more relaxed, unhurried way of living. It gained popularity as it appeared in various literary works, effectively capturing the essence of leisurely pursuits and becoming associated with a carefree attitude.