Prancing

Pronunciation: /ˈprænsɪŋ/

Definitions of prancing

verb to move with lively, springy steps or movements

Example Sentences

A1 The horse is prancing in the field.

A2 The children were prancing around the room with excitement.

B1 The dancer was prancing gracefully across the stage.

B2 The show horse pranced elegantly during the competition.

C1 The ballerina pranced effortlessly in perfect form.

C2 The stallion pranced proudly at the front of the parade.

Examples of prancing in a Sentence

formal The horse was prancing gracefully around the show ring.

informal The little girl was prancing around the park with her friends.

slang The dancer was prancing on stage like a boss.

figurative Her heart was prancing with joy at the sight of her loved ones.

Grammatical Forms of prancing

• past tense: pranced
• plural: prancing
• comparative: more prancing
• superlative: most prancing
• present tense: prances
• future tense: will prance
• perfect tense: have pranced
• continuous tense: is prancing
• singular: prance
• positive degree: prancing
• infinitive: to prance
• gerund: prancing
• participle: pranced

Origin and Evolution of prancing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'prancing' originated from the Old French word 'prancer' which means to strut or show off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prancing' has evolved to refer to a lively and spirited way of moving, often used to describe the movement of horses or people in a playful or energetic manner.