strutted

VERB

walk pompously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prance sashay stalk stride swagger

STRONG

flaunt flounce grandstand mince parade peacock swank sweep

WEAK

play to audience put on airs show off

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide

Example Sentences

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While the popular girls strutted through the halls with their effortless Pinterest-inspired updos, I was applying brown eyeshadow to my scalp to disguise the sparse spots.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The MacArthur “genius grant” winner sparkled with sartorial edge as he strutted across the stage in a white tuxedo shirt to discuss his book “Emperor of Gladness.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Yet Polyakov determinedly strutted around for reporters and masked any discomfort with a grin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

When the ceremony began, Petri walked out to the song “I’ll Be There” by the Jackson 5, while Williams strutted out to “Ovunque Sarai” by Irama.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

The first prisoner stood up and strutted back and forth like a bowlegged bulldog.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos