galivanted
Traipsed about carelessly
Galivanted is the past tense of gallivant, meaning to roam about seeking pleasure or entertainment, often with a carefree or irresponsible air: She galivanted around Europe all summer.
The word carries a faintly disapproving tone, suggesting someone neglecting duties for frivolous pursuits: While you were galivanting with your friends, I was here doing the work.
Also spelled gallivanted.
Traveled without fixed course
- meanderedTraveled without direct course
- strolledWalked slowly, casually
- ambledWalked slowly, relaxedly
- rambledSpoke aimlessly, at length
sauntered · traipsed · drifted · strayed · rove · moseyed · gadded · perambulated
Play with lively movement
- gambolPlayful leaping about
- rollickPlay in lively fashion
- revelCelebrate with abandon
- carouseDrink and celebrate noisily
lark · spree · escapade · skylark · romp · caper · merrymaking · revelry
Cheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
buoyant · jaunty · breezy · unconcerned · whimsical · playful · casual · irresponsible
Frequent international voyager
- jet-settingFrequent luxury travel
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- destinationIntended arrival point
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
voyage · backpacking · tourism · explorer · excursion · sojourn · getaway · trip
roamed
Traveled without fixed course
- meanderedTraveled without direct course
- strolledWalked slowly, casually
- ambledWalked slowly, relaxedly
rambled · sauntered · traipsed · drifted · strayed · rove · moseyed · gadded · perambulated · vagabonded
cavort
Play with lively movement
carouse · lark · spree · escapade · skylark · romp · caper · merrymaking · revelry · prancing
lighthearted
Cheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
easygoing · buoyant · jaunty · breezy · unconcerned · whimsical · playful · casual · irresponsible · frivolous
globetrotter
Frequent international voyager
- jet-settingFrequent luxury travel
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- destinationIntended arrival point
expedition · voyage · backpacking · tourism · explorer · excursion · sojourn · getaway · trip · holiday
galivantedworked
Performed labor or tasks
toiled · labored · slaved away · buckled down · knuckled down