Synonyms for dance

Synonyms for (noun) dance

Synonyms: saltation, terpsichore, dance, dancing

Definition: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Similar words: diversion, recreation

Definition: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

Usage: scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists; for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles; drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation


Similar words: performing arts

Definition: arts or skills that require public performance


Synonyms: dance

Definition: an artistic form of nonverbal communication

Similar words: art, fine art

Definition: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

Usage: an art exhibition; a fine collection of art


Synonyms: dance

Definition: a party for social dancing

Similar words: party

Definition: an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment

Usage: he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day


Synonyms: dance

Definition: a party of people assembled for dancing

Similar words: party

Definition: a group of people gathered together for pleasure

Usage: she joined the party after dinner


Synonyms for (verb) dance

Synonyms: trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance

Definition: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

Usage: My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


Synonyms: dance

Definition: move in a graceful and rhythmical way

Usage: The young girl danced into the room

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


Synonyms: dance

Definition: skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

Usage: Dancing flames; The children danced with joy

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


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