prance

Definitions

To move with lively, springing steps, often in a showy or playful way.

A lively, springing movement or gait.

Examples

The foal began to prance around the field.

She pranced into the room with a smile.

Synonyms

strut swagger parade caper gambol frolic cavort

Antonyms

trudge shuffle plod slouch creep stumble waddle