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Define Waltz in English
Waltz meaning in English
Meaning of Waltz in English
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Waltz pronunciation in English
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Waltz
see synonyms of waltzNoun
2. waltz
music composed in triple time for waltzing
Verb
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Waltz
see synonyms of waltznoun
1.
a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress round the room
2.
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
verb
3.
to dance or lead (someone) in or as in a waltz
he waltzed her off her feet
4. (intransitive)
to move in a sprightly and self-assured manner
5. (intransitive) informal
to succeed easily
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Waltz
see synonyms of waltz noun
1.
a ballroom dance for couples, in moderate 3/4 time with marked accent on the first beat of the measure
2.
music for this dance or in its characteristic rhythm
3. Informal
a thing easy to do; esp., an easy victory in a contest
adjective
4.
of, for, or characteristic of a waltz
verb intransitive
5.
to dance a waltz
6.
to move lightly and nimbly; whirl
7. Informal
a.
to proceed effortlessly, indifferently, etc.
to waltz through life
b.
to win easily (with in)
verb transitive
8.
to dance with in a waltz
9.
to take and lead peremptorily
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Waltz
see synonyms of waltzn.
1.
a. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
b. The music for this dance.
c. An instrumental or vocal composition in triple time.
2. Informal Something that presents no difficulties and can be accomplished with little effort.
v. waltzed, waltz·ing, waltz·es
v.intr.
1. To dance the waltz.
2. Informal To move with self-assuredness or indifference: always waltzes into the office 30 minutes late.
3. Informal To accomplish a task, chore, or assignment with little effort: waltzed through the exams.
v.tr.
1. To dance the waltz with.
2. Informal To lead or force to move in a self-assured or purposeful manner; march: waltzed them into the principal's office.
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