swagger

/ˈswɔɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

a confident and elegant gait or way of walking; a feeling of self-importance or superiority.

“The pop star’s swagger on stage captivated the audience.”

2. verb

to walk or move with a confident and stylish gait; to behave with an air of self-importance or superiority.

“He swaggered into the room, confident in his new outfit.”

Synonyms

  • saunter
  • stride
  • strut

Antonyms

  • bashfulness
  • timidity