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danced

/dænst/

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1. Moved rhythmically to music

Past tense and past participle of dance; moved the body with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time with music.

1.1. Performing rhythmic movements to music

Describes moving the body rhythmically, socially, or artistically, usually accompanied by music.

Synonyms

  • boogeyed
  • boogied
  • bopped
  • jived
  • shimmied
  • shuffled
  • stepped
  • twisted

Examples

  • The couple danced under the moonlight, lost in the rhythm of the music.
  • At the celebration, everyone joyfully danced to the lively beats of the drum.
  • In the rain, they laughed and danced without a care in the world.

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1.2. Performing a specific dance style

Describes executing the characteristic steps and movements of a particular dance form.

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Examples

  • The ballet troupe gracefully danced across the stage, captivating the audience.

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2. Moved lightly, playfully, or rapidly

Moved with light, quick, lively, or playful steps, sometimes without music.

2.1. Playful and lively movement

Describes moving energetically with light, nimble, or playful movements, often expressing excitement or enjoyment.

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2.2. Moving quickly from place to place

Describes darting, rushing, or traveling rapidly with quick and sometimes irregular movements.

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3. Moved or caused something to move nimbly

Moved something or caused it to move lightly, quickly, or rhythmically, often with a flickering, fluttering, or swaying motion.

3.1. Flickering or moving objects

Describes objects, lights, shadows, or similar things moving rapidly, flickering, or shifting in a lively or irregular manner.

Synonyms

  • flicked
  • flickered
  • flitted
  • fluttered
  • twisted

Antonyms

  • floated
  • hovered

Examples

  • As the firelight flickered, shadows of the revelers danced on the walls.

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4. Engaged in sexual activity

An informal or euphemistic use of danced referring to having sexual intercourse.

4.1. Sexual intimacy

Used figuratively or euphemistically to describe engaging in sexual activity.

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