Parading — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun

Meaning & Definition of Parading

Parading (verb)

  1. to cause to maneuver or march, marshal
  2. promenade
  3. to exhibit ostentatiously

Parading (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in display, showing

    similar: display, exhibition, exposure, showing, disinterment, unearthing
    opposite: caching, concealment, hiding, secretion, stashing, burial, burying, entombment, interment, interring

Parading (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

    "the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds"

    similar: filing, marching, pacing, striding
    related: goose-stepping, perambulating, stepping, traipsing, treading, hiking, tramping, lumbering, plodding, stamping, stomping, trudging
    near: ambling, meandering, rambling, strolling, wandering

  2. to present so as to invite notice or attention

    "intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party"

    similar: displaying, disporting, exhibiting, exposing, flashing, flaunting, laying out, producing, showing, showing off, sporting, strutting, unveiling
    related: brandishing, flourishing, waving, advertising, airing, announcing, blazing, broadcasting, heralding, placarding, posting, proclaiming, publicizing, sounding, trumpeting, divulging, talking (about), telling (of), baring, discovering, revealing, uncloaking, uncovering, unmasking
    near: camouflaging, disguising, masking, concealing, covering, curtaining, enshrouding, hiding, obscuring, occluding, occulting, shrouding, veiling

Related Entry: Parade (verb)

Parade is a different word from Parading. The synonyms below are for parade, not for parading.

  1. to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

    "the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds"

    similar: file, march, pace, stride
    related: goose-step, perambulate, step, traipse, tread, hike, tramp, lumber, plod, stamp, stomp, trudge
    near: amble, meander, ramble, stroll, wander

  2. to present so as to invite notice or attention

    "intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party"

    similar: display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, produce, show, show off, sport, strut, unveil
    related: brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, divulge, talk (about), tell (of), bare, discover, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmask
    near: camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Parading

The most common words with a similar meaning to Parading:

display, exhibition, exposure, showing, disinterment, unearthing, filing, marching, pacing, striding, displaying, disporting, exhibiting, exposing, flashing, flaunting, laying out, producing, showing off, sporting, strutting, unveiling

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Parading

Words with the opposite meaning of Parading:

caching, concealment, hiding, secretion, stashing, burial, burying, entombment, interment, interring

Related Words for Parading

goose-stepping, perambulating, stepping, traipsing, treading, hiking, tramping, lumbering, plodding, stamping, stomping, trudging, brandishing, flourishing, waving, advertising, airing, announcing, blazing, broadcasting, heralding, placarding, posting, proclaiming, publicizing, sounding, trumpeting, divulging, talking (about), telling (of)

Near Antonyms of Parading

ambling, meandering, rambling, strolling, wandering, camouflaging, disguising, masking, concealing, covering, curtaining, enshrouding, obscuring, occluding, occulting, shrouding, veiling

Word Forms of Parading

Inflections: paraded

Derived words: parader (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Parading

derivative of parade:1

First known use: 1686t

Frequently Asked Questions about Parading

What does "Parading" mean?

"Parading" means to cause to maneuver or march, marshal. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cause to maneuver or march, marshal. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Parading"?

Other words for "Parading" include display, exhibition, exposure, showing, disinterment, unearthing, filing and marching. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Parading" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Parading"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Parading". Common alternatives include display, exhibition, exposure, showing, disinterment, unearthing, filing, marching, pacing and striding.

What is the opposite of "Parading"?

Antonyms of "Parading" include caching, concealment, hiding, secretion, stashing, burial, burying and entombment. Near antonyms include ambling, meandering, rambling and strolling.

How do you use "Parading" in a sentence?

Examples of "Parading" in a sentence: "the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds"; "intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party".

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

"Parading" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Parading"?

"Parading" comes from derivative of parade:1. First known use: 1686t.

What is another word for "Parading" meaning "as in display, showing"?

When "Parading" (noun) means as in display, showing, synonyms include display, exhibition, exposure, showing, disinterment and unearthing. Opposites in this sense include caching, concealment, hiding and secretion.