dancey

British

/ ˌdɑːnsɪ /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling dance music

a cool dancey track

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Example Sentences

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“And I was like, ‘Oh, this is kind of like buoyant and happy and dancey.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

"The first couple of sessions I wasn't so sure, because it was really dancey," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2020

It brings to mind heavy ballgowns and luxe high life, but it’s neither terribly dancey nor memorable.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2018

Despite his biggest chart hit with 1985s smooth, dancey “Boys and Girls” LP, his efforts as an interpreter of others’ songs may mark Ferry’s most enduring post-Roxy work.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2017

Taylor jogged in place on the beach, punching the air in a series of dancey boxing moves.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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