GALLIVANTING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

gallivanting 1 of 2

adjective

variants also galavanting

as in nomadic

traveling from place to place the gallivanting entertainers stayed in town for a few days, then moved on

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gallivanting

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verb

variants also galavanting

present participle of gallivant

as in wandering

to move about from place to place aimlessly gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall

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Recent Examples of gallivanting

Adjective

In Hetty McKinnon’s hands, a salad is a gallivanting exploration of flavor, place and texture. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026

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Buyers were interested but worried about the optics of a show revolving around two wealthy, gallivanting white guys. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Velasquez's social media account captured the real estate agent gallivanting on trips with family and friends following the alleged murder. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 The Orlando Sentinel’s Jeff Schweers found Ingoglia has been gallivanting around the state to see the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Daytona 500 and even a boxing match, with taxpayers helping cover his transportation. — Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026 Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots. — ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy. — Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026 Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says. — Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025 Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallivanting

Adjective

This off-grid model has been created with mobility in mind and would be a good fit for those wanting a nomadic lifestyle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Their pastoral nomadic traditions, however, also shaped the organization and priorities of imperial government.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of nomadic

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More Phillies players and staff joined them, wandering around the field and the house from the movie for the next 40 minutes.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The young mountain lion was spotted wandering along Foothill Boulevard between San Dimas Avenue and San Dimas Canyon Road in the morning, according to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of wandering

Adjective

Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.

— Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Definition of nomad

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As Loui Ridi, an Ohio resident who owns one of the houses, landed in Israel, settlers were still roaming near Qusra, according to video footage taken by his brother.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of roaming

Verb

While strolling through London arm-in-arm with husband Colin Jost, the Lost in Translation actress stepped out in a jean skirt and cardigan sweater ensemble that seamlessly transitions from summer to fall.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Now, for the second straight summer, 49ers training camp goes on without him on the sideline — strolling, watching, eavesdropping, muttering.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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