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sauntering

|saun-ter-ing|

/ˈsɔːntərɪŋ/

(saunter)

leisurely walk

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
saunter	saunters	sauntered	sauntered	sauntering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'saunter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'santren,' where it meant 'to muse or wander.'

Historical Evolution

'santren' transformed into the modern English word 'saunter' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to muse or wander,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'walking in a relaxed manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

walking in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.

She was sauntering through the park, enjoying the sunny day.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45