Sauntered — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈsȯn-tər/ saun·ter

Meaning & Definition of Sauntered

Sauntered (verb)

  1. to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll

Sauntered (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers"

    similar: ambled, hiked, perambulated, rambled, strolled, tramped, tromped
    related: roamed, roved, wandered, peregrinated, traipsed, traversed, trekked, walked, marched, promenaded, power walked

Related Entry: Saunter (verb)

Saunter is a different word from Sauntered. The synonyms below are for saunter, not for sauntered.

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sauntered

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sauntered:

ambled, hiked, perambulated, rambled, strolled, tramped, tromped

Related Words for Sauntered

roamed, roved, wandered, peregrinated, traipsed, traversed, trekked, walked, marched, promenaded, power walked

Word Forms of Sauntered

Inflections: sauntering, saunters

Derived words: saunter (noun), saunterer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sauntered

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First known use: circa 1667

Frequently Asked Questions about Sauntered

What does "Sauntered" mean?

"Sauntered" means to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll. As a verb, it is defined as: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll.

What is another word for "Sauntered"?

Other words for "Sauntered" include ambled, hiked, perambulated, rambled, strolled, tramped and tromped. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sauntered" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sauntered"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sauntered". Common alternatives include ambled, hiked, perambulated, rambled, strolled, tramped and tromped.

How do you use "Sauntered" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sauntered" in a sentence: "he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers".

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

"Sauntered" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Sauntered"?

"Sauntered" is pronounced /ˈsȯn-tər/ and divided into syllables as saun·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Sauntered"?

"Sauntered" comes from probably from Middle English santren to muse. First known use: circa 1667.

What is another word for "Sauntered" meaning "to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure"?

When "Sauntered" (verb) means to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure, synonyms include ambled, hiked, perambulated, rambled, strolled and tramped.