Synonyms for

Danced

Verb / dænst / Another word for danced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move the body rhythmically to music

Synonyms & similar words

tripthelightfantastictoe tripthelightfantastic dance twirled sashayed shimmied swayed strutted pranced waltzed hopped skipped jumped leaped bounded galloped marched stepped glided moved grooved swung rocked

Synonyms by register

Formal

gyrated performed executed movements

Informal

grooved boogied shimmied jived

Literary

tripped the light fantastic whirled twirled

Antonyms

stood still remained motionless froze halted idled rested

Common collocations

  • danced with joy
  • danced the night away
  • danced a jig
  • danced gracefully
  • danced cheek to cheek
  • danced around the room
  • danced to the music

Word family

noun dance
verb dance
adjective dancing
adverb dancily

Usage note

The past tense 'danced' is straightforward. Be mindful of context; 'danced' can imply joy, celebration, or professional performance.

Example sentences

  1. She danced with joy when she received the good news.
  2. He danced like nobody was watching.
  3. The ballerina danced gracefully on stage.
  4. The couple danced cheek to cheek at their wedding.
  5. The children danced around the Maypole in celebration.

Quotes

  • “Dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire.” - George Bernard Shaw
  • “We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” - Martha Graham

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