sauntered
Moved without hurry
Sauntered is the past tense of saunter, meaning to walk in a slow, relaxed, unhurried manner.
The word suggests casual confidence or leisurely movement without particular purpose: He sauntered into the room as if he owned the place.
Unlike strolling, sauntering often carries a hint of swagger or nonchalance.
Relaxed, slow gait
- moseyWalk in no rush
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
- rambleMove or speak without direction
- perambulateWalk through an area
dawdle · loiter · roam · drift · traipse · stray · rove · gallivant
Calmly unconcerned
- casualRelaxed and informal
- carefreeFree from anxiety
- confidentSure of oneself
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
breezy · unconcerned · relaxed · easygoing · cool · self-assured · assured · composed
amble
Relaxed, slow gait
perambulate · dawdle · loiter · roam · drift · traipse · stray · rove · gallivant · moseyed
nonchalant
Calmly unconcerned
insouciant · breezy · unconcerned · relaxed · easygoing · cool · self-assured · assured · composed · untroubled
unhurried
Taking one's time
relaxed · measured · deliberate · gentle · lazy · casual · aimless · idle · steady · plodding