Meaning & use
saunter
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To walk in a slow, relaxed, and unhurried way.
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They sauntered along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
He sauntered into the office twenty minutes late, completely unbothered.
A note on using this word
Often implies a relaxed confidence or casual indifference, which can sound charming or, in the wrong context, inconsiderate.
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