waltzed

Moved in three-four

Waltzed is the past tense of waltz, a ballroom dance in triple time where partners revolve smoothly across the floor.

The ease and grace of the movement gives the figurative sense of moving confidently or casually: She waltzed into the interview and got the job.

To waltz through something is to accomplish it effortlessly: He waltzed through the exam.

effortless

breezed

Progressed effortlessly

sailed · swept · eased · floated · cruised · strode · ambled · swanned · nonchalant · casual

intrusion

barged

Pushed in forcefully

pranced · swaggered · strolled · uninvited · boldly · brashly · unannounced · presumptuous · audacious · entitled

dance

glide

Move with effortless continuity

  • twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
  • spinRapid rotation around axis
  • stepFoot movement forward

promenade · foxtrot · tango · polka · swing · partner · choreography · dip · turn · sway

ballroom

Viennese

Of Austria's capital

  • gownLong formal garment
  • tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
  • chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture

orchestra · debutante · gala · aristocracy · etiquette · curtsy · grandeur · ballgown · formal · elegant

Categories
Opposites
movement ease/manner

waltzedstopped

Brought to a halt

halted · froze · stumbled · trudged · struggled

dance type

waltzedmoshed

Danced aggressively in crowds

slam-danced · tangoed · stomped · headbanged · breakdanced

attitude/demeanor in entering

waltzedcrept

Moved slowly, furtively

snuck · slunk · tiptoed · skulked · hesitated

Phrases
Family

waltz, waltzing, waltzes, waltzers, waltzer, waltzlike

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G