Synonyms for

Waltz

Verb / wɔ:lts / / wɔ:ls / Another word for waltz — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a ballroom dance in triple time performed by couples

Synonyms & similar words

waltzaround walkin valse dance step turn spin twirl pivot whirl shuffle hop skip jig skip-hop sashay march promenade gavotte minuet foxtrot rumba

Synonyms by register

Formal

dance twirl spin

Informal

boogie jig shimmy groove

Literary

ballet figure

Antonyms

stand still halt freeze remain stop pause

Common collocations

  • waltz into
  • waltz out of
  • waltz around
  • waltz through
  • waltz with
  • waltz to
  • waltz music

Word family

noun waltz
verb waltz
adjective waltzing

Usage note

As a verb, 'waltz' can imply moving smoothly or effortlessly into a situation, sometimes with a connotation of ease or even recklessness.

Example sentences

  1. She learned to waltz at her dance class.
  2. He asked her to waltz with him at the ball.
  3. The waltz is a graceful dance.
  4. They practiced the waltz for their wedding dance.
  5. The couple danced a beautiful waltz together.

Quotes

  • "Life is a waltz. It whirls, it twirls, and it spins. We're all dancers, and we have to move with the rhythm of life." - K.J. Kilton
  • "I hear a waltz and I'm in heaven." - Doris Day
  • "The waltz is a very simple dance... it just has to be danced very, very well." - Anonymous

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