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waltz Synonyms

Another word for waltz

Choosing another word for waltz depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To dance a waltz, or to guide a partner in dancing a waltz.

Usage Example

"They waltzed across the polished parquet floor until midnight."

Strong
dance

• verb (Context 2)

To move or act lightly, casually, or with confident ease, often in a way considered presumptuous or inconsiderate.

Usage Example

"He cannot simply breeze into the meeting twenty minutes late and expect everyone to start over."

Strongest
breeze
Strong
saunter
stroll
sail
prance
sashay
strut

• noun (Context 3)

An easily accomplished task or effortless victory (used informally).

Usage Example

"After months of rigorous preparation, passing the final certification exam was a breeze."

Strongest
breeze
cakewalk
Strong
cinch
pushover
walkover

Opposites of waltz

The opposite of waltz shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

struggle
ordeal
trudge
plod
slog
lumber
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waltz. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waltz
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