amble Synonyms
Another word for amble
• verb (Context 1)
To walk or move at a slow, relaxed, and unhurried pace.
"After lunch, the tourists ambled through the botanical gardens to admire the spring blossoms."
• noun (Context 2)
A slow, relaxed, or leisurely walk or pace.
"They enjoyed a pleasant Sunday afternoon stroll along the riverbank."
• noun (Context 3)
An easy gait of a horse or other quadruped in which the two legs on the same side of the body are lifted and moved forward together.
"The rider guided the mare into a smooth pace that made the long journey far more comfortable."
• verb (Context 4)
To move at an easy gait by lifting both legs on one side of the body alternately with both legs on the other side (of a horse or other quadruped).
"The old pack mule ambled steadily along the narrow mountain trail."
Opposites of amble
The opposite of amble shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: