dancier

With more moves

Dancier is the comparative form of dancy, describing music or an atmosphere that's more likely to get people moving: The second half of the album gets dancier.

The word is informal, used especially when discussing pop, electronic, or club music that has an upbeat, rhythmic quality.

festive

partier

Social event enthusiast

clubbierMore exclusive socially
celebrationFestive event marking occasion
carnivalTraveling amusement attraction

revelry · fiesta · jubilant · merrymaking · shindig · hoedown · jamboree · gala · soiree · rave

energetic

livelier

Having increased vitality

bouncierMore apt to rebound
peppierMore lively, energetic
zestierMore flavorful, more spirited

springier · snappier · jauntier · zippier · friskier · perkier · vivacious · spirited · exuberant · animated

rhythmic

groovier

More stylish, retro sense

funkierMore rhythm-infused
swingierMore rhythmically loose
syncopatedRhythmically accent-shifted

percussive · beat-driven · pulsing · toe-tapping · melodic · uptempo · catchy · thumping · bouncing

graceful

floatier

More inclined to drift

lighterComparative of not heavy
airierMore open to wind
flowingMoving continuously onward

elegant · lithe · fluid · nimble · supple · gliding · twirling · pirouetting · leaping · sweeping

Opposites

movement fluidity and rhythm

dancierstiffer

Less flexible, comparatively

clunkier · jerkier · flatter

musical/stylistic energy

dancierduller

More lacking in edge

flatter

Phrases

dancing with the devilEngaging with dangerous forces
slow dancingGentle partnered movement
tap dancingFootwork with clicking shoes
line dancingChoreographed group country steps
slam dancingViolent dancing at concerts
break dancingAcrobatic hip-hop dance

Family

dancing

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G