Ambling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈam-bəl/ am·ble

Meaning & Definition of Ambling

Ambling (verb)

  1. to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter

Ambling (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in plodding, inching

    similar: heavy-footed, inching, plodding, shuffling, slow-footed, lingering, loitering, tarrying, strolling, inactive, inert, lethargic, loafing, lounging, decelerating, slowing, deliberate, measured, filibustering, procrastinating, stalling, crawling, creeping, dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, languid, leisurely, poking, poky, slow, sluggish, snaillike, snail-paced, tardy, unhurried
    opposite: barreling, bolting, breakneck, breathless, brisk, careering, dizzy, fast, fleet, flying, hasty, hurrying, lightning, meteoric, quick, racing, rapid, rocketing, running, rushing, scooting, scudding, scurrying, snappy, speeding, speedy, swift, warp-speed, whirling, whirlwind, whisking, zipping, expeditious, prompt, ready, accelerated, hastened, quickened, hurried, rushed

Ambling (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park"

    similar: hiking, perambulating, rambling, sauntering, strolling, tramping, tromping
    related: roaming, roving, wandering, peregrinating, traipsing, traversing, trekking, walking, marching, promenading, power walking

Related Entry: Amble (verb)

Amble is a different word from Ambling. The synonyms below are for amble, not for ambling.

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park"

    similar: hike, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ambling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ambling:

heavy-footed, inching, plodding, shuffling, slow-footed, lingering, loitering, tarrying, strolling, inactive, inert, lethargic, loafing, lounging, decelerating, slowing, deliberate, measured, filibustering, procrastinating, stalling, crawling, creeping, dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, languid, leisurely, poking, poky, slow, sluggish, snaillike, snail-paced, tardy, unhurried

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ambling

Words with the opposite meaning of Ambling:

barreling, bolting, breakneck, breathless, brisk, careering, dizzy, fast, fleet, flying, hasty, hurrying, lightning, meteoric, quick, racing, rapid, rocketing, running, rushing, scooting, scudding, scurrying, snappy, speeding, speedy, swift, warp-speed, whirling, whirlwind

Related Words for Ambling

roaming, roving, wandering, peregrinating, traipsing, traversing, trekking, walking, marching, promenading, power walking

Word Forms of Ambling

Inflections: ambled

Derived words: ambler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Ambling

Middle English amblen "(of a horse) to go at an amble, go at an easy gait," borrowed from Anglo-French ambler, aumbler (in present participle amblant) (continental Old French anbler), going back to Latin ambulāre "to go on foot, walk, walk for pleasure or health, travel," from amb- "around, about" + -ulāre, probably going back to a verb base *al-, going back to Indo-European *h2elh2- "wander," whence also Umbrian amboltu "(s/he) must go around," Greek aláomai, alâsthai "to wander, roam," Latvian aluôt "to go astray" ambient:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambling

What does "Ambling" mean?

"Ambling" means to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ambling"?

Other words for "Ambling" include heavy-footed, inching, plodding, shuffling, slow-footed, lingering, loitering and tarrying. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ambling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ambling"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ambling". Common alternatives include heavy-footed, inching, plodding, shuffling, slow-footed, lingering, loitering, tarrying, strolling and inactive.

What is the opposite of "Ambling"?

Antonyms of "Ambling" include barreling, bolting, breakneck, breathless, brisk, careering, dizzy and fast.

How do you use "Ambling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ambling" in a sentence: "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park".

Is "Ambling" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ambling" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ambling"?

"Ambling" is pronounced /ˈam-bəl/ and divided into syllables as am·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Ambling"?

"Ambling" comes from Middle English amblen "(of a horse) to go at an amble, go at an easy gait," borrowed from Anglo-French ambler, aumbler (in present participle amblant) (continental Old French anbler), going back to Latin ambulāre "to go on foot, walk, walk for pleasure or health, travel," from amb- "around, about" + -ulāre, probably going back to a verb base *al-, going back to Indo-European *h2elh2- "wander," whence also Umbrian amboltu "(s/he) must go around," Greek aláomai, alâsthai "to wander, roam," Latvian aluôt "to go astray" ambient:1. First known use: 14th century.