Synonyms for

Waved

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

Definition

To move one's hand or an object back and forth in a repeated motion as a greeting or signal.

Synonyms & similar words

flourish brandish roll undulate beckon flap curl wave gestured signaled beckoned flourished swung moved fluttered brandished shook shimmied shimmied flapped shook shimmied swayed danced rocked oscillated undulated waggled

Synonyms by register

Formal

gestured signaled indicated

Informal

beckoned flapped waggled

Literary

saluted signified

Antonyms

stopped still static motionless unmoving fixed

Common collocations

  • waved goodbye
  • waved hello
  • waved a flag
  • waved a hand
  • waved a wand
  • waved a banner
  • waved in greeting

Word family

noun wave
verb wave
adjective wavy

Usage note

As a verb, 'waved' typically refers to moving one's hand or arm to greet or signal. It can also refer to the movement of something like a flag or hair.

Example sentences

  1. I waved to my teacher as I walked into the classroom.
  2. The flag waved in the wind.
  3. The crowd waved their hands in excitement.
  4. The cheerleader waved her pompoms during the game.
  5. The magician waved his wand and the rabbit appeared.

Quotes

  • A handkerchief waved is a sign of life.
  • The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred. It is a symbol of unity, and it waves proudly in the breeze of freedom.
  • I waved to one guy whose prosthetic arm was exposed. He waved back to me with his prosthetic arm.

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