Synonyms of dancing

dancing

verb

present participle of dance

1

as in stepping

to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music

she can't resist dancing to her favorite rock bands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stepping
• waltzing
• strutting
• shuffling
• prancing
• footing (it)
• hoofing (it)
• boogying
• jigging
• bopping
• tap-dancing
• tripping
• jitterbugging
• tangoing
• shagging
• tripping the light fantastic
• shaking a leg
• shimmying
• jiving
• twisting
• treading
• fox-trotting
• mamboing
• gavotting
• polkaing

2

as in darting

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

the lithe boxer danced around the ring, staying just out of the reach of his opponent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• darting
• flitting
• fluttering
• flicking
• flying
• flickering
• flirting
• scurrying
• zipping
• wandering
• sailing
• flittering
• speeding
• sprinting
• skipping
• roaming
• zooming
• scuttling
• scampering
• dashing
• zinging
• shooting
• skittering
• meandering
• scudding
• rambling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hanging
• floating
• hovering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dancing

Bardwell went viral during the World Cup for dancing with Algeria fans. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

The Jamaican musical style grew from an encounter between African and European traditions, and its banjos, guitars, hand percussion, and rumba boxes accompanied dancing, drinking, storytelling, and songs about life’s daily irritations. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Gabby Williams hopped off a double-decker bus and began dancing through the streets, blowing a whistle to the beat and slapping high-fives with fans all while keeping her WNBA Finals MVP trophy safely tucked in her left arm. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

The lineup featured Jay Wheeler, Zhamira, and Conep, and included lots of singing along and dancing from the crowd. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026

The result is a quaint and colorful two-bedroom blueprint, with dappled light dancing through the street-facing windows. — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026

For instance, there’s his portrait of four cheery little brown and white woolly dancing dogs (relatives of today’s bichons and poodles, perhaps) named Lusette, Madore, Rosette, and Moucheby. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Her longtime collaborator Guvanch brought it to life over the next two months, also creating a shorter, simplified version for dancing as a wedding gift. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Walk to Ryman Auditorium, the National Museum of African American Music, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum or spend your time dancing at the hotel itself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026