swaggers
Moves with arrogance
Swaggers is the verb form of swagger—to walk or behave with exaggerated confidence or arrogance: He swaggers into the room like he owns the place.
The swagger can be physical (a rolling, self-assured gait) or attitudinal (boastful self-promotion).
As a noun, swaggers would be multiple instances of such behavior, though this usage is rare.
Graceful, unshakable calm
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- aplombSelf-assured composure
assurance · bravado · self-possession · cocksure · fearless · unflinching · composure · cool
Proud, showy gait
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- flauntDisplay to provoke envy
- preenGroom with self-satisfaction
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
showboat · ostentatious · flamboyant · flashy · boast · braggart · gloat · theatrical
Disdainful sense of superiority
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- pomposityExaggerated sense of importance
- hubrisRuinous excessive confidence
smugness · self-importance · superciliousness · disdainful · imperious · condescending · patronizing · snobbish
Conveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
overbearing · coercion · hostility · prowling · looming · glowering · snarling · belligerent
First Greek letter
- bossWorkplace superior
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- controlAuthority to direct
- commandingExerting strong authority
authoritative · imposing · formidable · influential · masterful · preeminence · ascendancy · supremacy
poise
Graceful, unshakable calm
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
aplomb · assurance · bravado · self-possession · cocksure · fearless · unflinching · composure · cool · unflappable
strut
Proud, showy gait
grandstand · showboat · ostentatious · flamboyant · flashy · boast · braggart · gloat · theatrical · exhibitionist
haughtiness
Disdainful sense of superiority
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- pomposityExaggerated sense of importance
hubris · smugness · self-importance · superciliousness · disdainful · imperious · condescending · patronizing · snobbish · scornful
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
domineering · overbearing · coercion · hostility · prowling · looming · glowering · snarling · belligerent · predatory
alpha
First Greek letter
commanding · authoritative · imposing · formidable · influential · masterful · preeminence · ascendancy · supremacy · prowess
- swaggering confidenceShowy, boastful self-assurance
- swagger stickShort ornamental military baton