high-stepping
Marching with flair
High-stepping describes a manner of walking or marching with the knees lifted dramatically high, as in a parade or marching band: the high-stepping drum major led the procession.
The term extends to showy, flamboyant behavior or lifestyle: high-stepping executives with expense accounts.
A high-stepping horse lifts its forelegs conspicuously—a prized trait in certain breeds.
Walking with exaggerated pride
- swaggeringOstentatiously self-assured manner
- prancingShowy high-stepping movement
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
pompous · grandiose · preening · cocky · showy · flaunting · ostentatious · vain
Synchronized stage dancers
- showgirlTheatrical revue dancer
- cancanLively French kick dance
- kicklineSynchronized dancing row
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
vaudeville · burlesque · revue · Broadway · theatrical · prancing · tap · follies
strutting
Walking with exaggerated pride
- swaggeringOstentatiously self-assured manner
- prancingShowy high-stepping movement
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
imperious · pompous · grandiose · preening · cocky · showy · flaunting · ostentatious · vain · arrogant
chorus line
Synchronized stage dancers
cabaret · vaudeville · burlesque · revue · Broadway · theatrical · prancing · tap · follies
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- drumlineMarching band percussionists
- majoretteBaton-wielding parade performer
- drum majorMarching band's head
band · formation · cadence · halftime · drill · procession · military · ceremony · precision · corps
dressage
Competitive precision riding
carriage horse · gait · show ring · harness · collection · elevation · stallion
high-steppingshuffling
Randomizing order of items
plodding · trudging · flat-footed · shambling · scuffing
high-steppingmodest
Lacking in pretension
unassuming · humble · understated · subdued · low-key
high-steppinghumble
Unassuming about oneself
lowly · down-to-earth · working-class · ordinary · unpretentious