dancing
/ˈdænsɪŋ/
NOUN
1. The activity of moving rhythmically to music
The activity or art of performing rhythmic body movements, usually in time with music, for entertainment, artistic expression, exercise, or social enjoyment.
1.1. Dance as a physical and artistic activity
Refers to the act of performing rhythmic movements or dance steps, either individually or with others, often accompanied by music.
Synonyms
- boogie
- boogie down
- boogeying
- boogying
- bopping
- Charleston
- conga
- cut a rug
- foxtrot
- jitterbugging
- jiving
- shagging
- shaking a leg
- shimmying
- shuffling
- stepping
- tangoing
- tap-dancing
- twisting
- waltzing
Examples
- The lively music echoed through the hall, and everyone joined in the joyous dancing.
- The couple showcased their chemistry through the fluid movements of their synchronized dancing.
- The festival atmosphere was filled with laughter, music, and spontaneous street dancing.
Related Words
- choreography
- footwork
- movement
- rhythm
- steps
- performance
- dance style
- dance routine
1.2. Playful and lively movement
Refers to energetic, light, or playful physical movements involving hopping, skipping, prancing, or frolicking.
Synonyms
- frolic
- gamboling
- gambolling
- hopping
- leaping
- prancing
- skipping
- tripping
Antonyms
Examples
- In the courtyard, a group of friends gathered for an impromptu session of joyful and carefree dancing.
Related Words
- capering
- cavorting
- frolicking
- frisking
- romping
- springing
- tumbling
NOUN
2. A dance club in France
A French term referring to a dance club or establishment where people gather to dance.
2.1. Dance venues and clubs
Refers to a venue or establishment in France where people gather for dancing and social entertainment.
Synonyms
- dance club
- disco
Related Words
VERB
3. Moving rhythmically to music
Present participle of dance; performing rhythmic movements or steps, especially in time with music.
3.1. Performing rhythmic movements
Describes moving the body rhythmically, socially, or artistically, usually accompanied by music.
Synonyms
- boogeying
- boogying
- bopping
- jitterbugging
- jiving
- shagging
- shaking a leg
- shimmying
- shuffling
- stepping
- tangoing
- tap-dancing
- twisting
- waltzing
Antonyms
Examples
- As the sun set, the silhouettes of people dancing appeared against the vibrant hues of the sky.
Related Words
- choreographing
- grooving
- swaying
- swinging
- twirling
- whirling
3.2. Performing specific dance styles
Describes executing the characteristic movements and steps of a particular dance form.
Synonyms
Related Words
3.3. Moving lightly and rapidly
Describes moving quickly, lightly, or playfully, sometimes without music.
Synonyms
- darting
- dashing
- flittering
- flitting
- fluttering
- flying
- frolic
- hopping
- leaping
- meandering
- prancing
- scampering
- scurrying
- skipping
- skittering
- tripping
- wandering
- zipping
- zooming
Related Words
- bounding
- capering
- cavorting
- gamboling
- gambolling
- hurrying
- rushing
- scuttling
- sprinting
- whirling
3.4. Causing something to move nimbly
Describes causing an object or other thing to move, flicker, flutter, or shift lightly and rapidly.
Synonyms
- flickering
- flicking
- flittering
- flitting
- fluttering
- twisting
Related Words
3.5. Engaging in sexual activity
Uses dancing figuratively or euphemistically to refer to making love or engaging in sexual intercourse.
Synonyms
- making love
- having sex
- sleeping together
Related Words
- intimacy
- intercourse
- sexual activity