Sauntering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈsȯn-tər/ saun·ter

Meaning & Definition of Sauntering

Sauntering (verb)

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

Sauntering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in walking, strolling

    similar: strolling, traipsing, walking, drifting, footloose, meandering, rambling, migrant, migratory, ambulant, ambulatory, errant, fugitive, gallivanting, itinerant, nomad, nomadic, perambulatory, peregrine, peripatetic, ranging, roaming, roving, vagabond, vagrant, wandering, wayfaring
    opposite: immobile, nonmoving, settled, standing, static, stationary, motionless, still

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

Related Entry: Saunter (verb)

Saunter is a different word from Sauntering. The synonyms below are for saunter, not for sauntering.

  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 Sauntering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sauntering:

strolling, traipsing, walking, drifting, footloose, meandering, rambling, migrant, migratory, ambulant, ambulatory, errant, fugitive, gallivanting, itinerant, nomad, nomadic, perambulatory, peregrine, peripatetic, ranging, roaming, roving, vagabond, vagrant, wandering, wayfaring, ambling, hiking, perambulating, tramping, tromping

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sauntering

Words with the opposite meaning of Sauntering:

immobile, nonmoving, settled, standing, static, stationary, motionless, still

Related Words for Sauntering

peregrinating, traversing, trekking, marching, promenading, power walking

Word Forms of Sauntering

Inflections: sauntered, saunters

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

Origin & Etymology of Sauntering

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First known use: circa 1667

Frequently Asked Questions about Sauntering

What does "Sauntering" mean?

"Sauntering" means to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sauntering"?

Other words for "Sauntering" include strolling, traipsing, walking, drifting, footloose, meandering, rambling and migrant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sauntering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sauntering"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sauntering". Common alternatives include strolling, traipsing, walking, drifting, footloose, meandering, rambling, migrant, migratory and ambulant.

What is the opposite of "Sauntering"?

Antonyms of "Sauntering" include immobile, nonmoving, settled, standing, static, stationary, motionless and still.

How do you use "Sauntering" in a sentence?

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

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

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

How do you pronounce "Sauntering"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Sauntering"?

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