galloping

The word “galloping” has 3 syllables: gal-lop-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for galloping?

In the thesaurus, “galloping” has 7 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for galloping along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for galloping

  • brisk
  • fast
  • jogging
  • quick
  • rapid
  • running
  • trotting

Antonyms for galloping

  • ambling
  • crawling
  • creeping
  • dallying
  • dragging
  • laggard
  • lagging
  • languid
  • leisurely
  • lingering
  • plodding
  • pokey
  • sauntering
  • shambling
  • shuffling
  • slow
  • sluggish
  • strolling
  • unhurried

Meanings of galloping

  • verb
    1. (of a horse, etc) To run at a gallop.
    2. To ride at a galloping pace.
    3. To cause to gallop.
    4. To make electrical or other utility lines sway and/or move up and down violently, usually due to a combination of high winds and ice accrual on the lines.
    5. To run very fast.
    6. To go rapidly or carelessly, as in making a hasty examination.
    7. (of an infection, especially pneumonia) To progress rapidly through the body.
  • noun
    1. Movement at a gallop.

Example Sentences

  • The sound of galloping hooves echoed through the forest as the wild horses raced by.
  • From a distance, we could see a herd of buffalo galloping across the plains.
  • The children laughed joyfully as they imitated the galloping of horses during their playtime.
  • Despite the rain, the knight continued galloping towards the castle, determined to reach his destination.
  • The film captured the breathtaking scene of wild stallions galloping freely across the open meadow.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to galloping, such as: ambling, brisk, crawling, creeping, dallying, dragging, fast.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

dashing

  • adventurous
  • blowing
  • bold
  • bothering
  • brave
  • burdening
  • buzzing
  • chasing
  • concerning
  • dapper
  • daring
  • darting
  • debonair
  • dejecting
  • depressing
  • driving
  • fearless
  • flinging
  • flying
  • galloping
  • getting down
  • hurling
  • hurrying
  • jogging
  • jumping
  • oppressing
  • plucky
  • racing
  • running
  • rushing
  • saddening
  • scooting
  • scurrying
  • speeding
  • splashing
  • splattering
  • sprinting
  • stepping
  • stylish
  • swashbuckling
  • throwing
  • torturing
  • tossing
  • traveling
  • travelling
  • trotting
  • troubling
  • weighing down
  • worrying
  • zipping

zippy

  • active
  • animate
  • animated
  • bouncing
  • brisk
  • energetic
  • fast
  • galloping
  • lively
  • peppy
  • quick
  • rapid
  • speedy
  • sprightly
  • swift

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