swaggered
Strode with arrogance
Swaggered is the past tense of swagger, meaning to walk or behave with exaggerated confidence or arrogance.
The gait is bold and slightly loose, projecting self-assurance that may or may not be warranted: He swaggered into the room like he owned the place.
The word often implies showing off or posturing.
Walked with pompous gait
- paradedDisplayed in procession
- prancedMoved with showy steps
- flauntedShowed off boldly
- preenedGroomed oneself carefully
peacocked · grandstanded · showed off · lorded · pontificated · condescended · sneered · smirked
Spoke boastfully
- crowedBoasted or cried triumphantly
- gloatedShowed smug triumph
- blusteredSpoke aggressively, emptily
- trumpetedAnnounced loudly, boastfully
proclaimed · vaunted · showboated · talked big · puffed · name-dropped · embellished · exaggerated
Proud, showy gait
- cockinessBrash overconfidence
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- blusterLoud, empty boasting
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
brashness · audacity · defiance · fearlessness · daring · showmanship · tough talk · chest-puffing
Proud, showy gait
- saunterRelaxed, aimless stride
- strideExtended single footstep
- ambleRelaxed, slow gait
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
jaunt · prance · march · mosey · traipse · waltz · glide · lope
Walked with purpose
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- boldCourageous and daring
unflinching · commanding · authoritative · assertive · composed · resolute · steady · self-possessed
strutted
Walked with pompous gait
preened · peacocked · grandstanded · showed off · lorded · pontificated · condescended · sneered · smirked · looked down
bragged
Spoke boastfully
trumpeted · proclaimed · vaunted · showboated · talked big · puffed · name-dropped · embellished · exaggerated · swanked
strut
Proud, showy gait
boldness · brashness · audacity · defiance · fearlessness · daring · showmanship · tough talk · chest-puffing · posturing
strut
Proud, showy gait
stroll · jaunt · prance · march · mosey · traipse · waltz · glide · lope · prowl
strode
Walked with purpose
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
bold · unflinching · commanding · authoritative · assertive · composed · resolute · steady · self-possessed · undaunted
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
fly · fresh · dripping · iced out · blinged · fitted · clean · styling · profiling · pimped out
- swaggering confidenceShowy, boastful self-assurance
- swagger stickShort ornamental military baton