swaggering (Meaning)
swaggering (s)
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
flamboyantly adventurous
Synonyms & Antonyms of swaggering
Synonyms:
- peremptory
- assured
- proud
- self-assertive
- fastuous
- self-asserting
- pretentious
- pontifical
- lordly
- disdainful
- confident
- self-opinionated
- egoistic
- snobby
- prideful
- snobbish
- vain
- self-conceited
- uppish
- self-satisfied
- holier-than-thou
- swellheaded
- consequential
- self-assured
- hifalutin
- chesty
- masterful
- high-hat
- superior
- important
- toplofty
- toploftical
- assumptive
- imperious
- overweening
- stuck-up
- biggety
- huffy
- biggity
- high-handed
- overconfident
- self-confident
- high-and-mighty
Antonyms:
- shrinking
- shrinking
- sheepish
- self-distrustful
- bashful
- unpretentious
- self-reproachful
- shy
- self-doubting
- uncomplacent
- sheepish
- unassuming
- unassuming
- self-critical
- unassertive
- self-reproachful
- down-to-earth
- shy
- uncomplacent
- bashful
- self-doubting
- self-distrustful
- down-to-earth
- unpretentious
- self-critical
- unassertive
swaggering Sentence Examples
- The arrogant prince swaggered confidently through the palace, his chin held high.
- The swaggering bully intimidated the smaller children, forcing them into silence.
- The protagonist's swaggering gait hinted at a hidden strength that would soon be revealed.
- Despite his evident arrogance, the swaggering politician managed to charm voters with his charisma.
- The swaggering peddler displayed his wares with a flamboyant flair, attracting curious onlookers.
- The swaggering peacock strutted through the garden, its iridescent feathers rustling.
- The swaggering cowboy swaggered into the saloon, demanding a drink and a round of applause.
- The swaggering swordsman challenged his opponent to a duel, his confidence unyielding.
- The swaggering musician swaggered onto the stage, his guitar in hand, ready to unleash his energy.
- Despite the swaggering claims of its inventor, the new gadget failed to meet expectations miserably.
FAQs About the word swaggering
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, flamboyantly adventurous
complacent, blusterous, braggy, cavalier, uppity, snooty, boastful, blustery, smug, vainglorious
timid, meek, egoless,humble, egoless, modest, meek, humble, timid, diffident
The arrogant prince swaggered confidently through the palace, his chin held high.
The swaggering bully intimidated the smaller children, forcing them into silence.
The protagonist's swaggering gait hinted at a hidden strength that would soon be revealed.
Despite his evident arrogance, the swaggering politician managed to charm voters with his charisma.
