waltzing
word · lemma: waltz
Definition
Moving in a smooth, turning dance called the waltz, often with a partner. Can also mean moving in a light, carefree, or confident way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for dancing the waltz, but in informal speech, can mean entering or moving somewhere with confidence or ease ('waltzing in late'). Almost always suggests graceful, flowing movement.
Spanish: bailar el valsPortuguese (BR): dançar valsaPortuguese (PT): dançar valsaChinese (Simplified): 跳华尔兹Chinese (Traditional): 跳華爾滋Hindi: वाल्ट्ज़ करनाArabic: يرقص الفالسBengali: ওয়াল্টজ করা - সহজভাবে নাচাRussian: вальсироватьJapanese: ワルツを踊るVietnamese: khiêu vũ waltz - di chuyển uyển chuyểnKorean: 왈츠를 추다 - 가볍게 움직이다Turkish: vals yapmak - kolayca hareket etmekUrdu: والٹز کرناIndonesian: berwaltz - bergerak dengan ringan
Example Sentences
They are waltzing at the dance competition.
basic
The couple spent the night waltzing.
basic
She was waltzing across the room with her father.
basic
He came waltzing into the office like he owned the place.
natural
We ended up waltzing around the kitchen while making dinner.
natural
People were waltzing in the park during the festival.
natural