strolled

Moved without hurry

Strolled is the past tense of stroll, meaning to walk in a leisurely, unhurried way: We strolled along the boardwalk, She strolled through the garden.

The word suggests ease and pleasure rather than purpose or destination.

movement

amble

Relaxed, slow gait

ramble · promenade · mosey · dawdle · traipse · toddle · shamble · shuffle · perambulate · moseyed

pace

leisurely

Done without urgency

easy · relaxed · gentle · measured · aimless · idle · lazy · casual · breezy · easygoing

setting

park

Public leisure grounds

garden · waterfront · plaza · esplanade · arcade · pier · pathway · paseo · rambla · mall

mood

contemplative

Inclined to deep thought

meditative · musing · dreamy · absorbed · peaceful · tranquil · serene · calm · carefree · content

Categories
Opposites
speed/urgency of movement

strolledrushed

Done with excessive speed

sprinted · ran · dashed · hurried · raced

manner/attitude of movement

strolledmarched

Walked in procession

strode · stomped · trudged · plodded · stormed

manner and attitude of movement

strolledrushed

Done with excessive speed

hurried · marched · stomped · charged · scrambled

Phrases
Family

stroll, stroller, strolling, strolls, strollers

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G