If you need some words to describe how dinosaurs move to help with your writing, we’ve included 21 below with examples of they can be used.
1. Rapid
Definition
Movements that are extremely fast.
Examples
“The dinosaurs moved rapidly towards the sunlight. They always enjoyed watching the sunrise together.”
“The Tyrannosaurus Rex rapidly followed its prey through the forest. They didn’t stand a chance against his powerful legs.”
2. Vigorous
Definition
Physical activity that consists of short and repetitive movements which use a lot of energy.
Examples
“The Velociraptor vigorously chewed on his meal, ensuring every piece of meat was consumed before his enemies arrived.”
“You could tell that the T-Rex was coming thanks to its constant, vigorous steps. Each stride made a thumping sound against the dry forest floor.”
3. Sturdy
Definition
Movements that are strong and certain.
Examples
“The Brontosaurus moved with sturdy and measured movements. Watching him walk was an amazing sight.”
“All diplodocuses moved with sturdy might. But sadly, they weren’t the most fearsome creatures in the forest.”
4. Eager
Definition
Something that you want to do very much.
Examples
“Ellie watched the dinosaur move with eager strides. It was a sight to behold, and she wished she had brought her camera with her.”
“The Spinosaurus eagerly sprinted towards his meal. After days of hunting, it felt amazing to finally smell food. He planned to eat it in minutes.”
5. Silent
Definition
To move and make no noise at all.
Examples
“The Allosaurus silently stalked her prey. She was an expert at surprise attacks.”
“As the meteor approached Earth, all the dinosaurs could do was walk silently and watch the sky. They grew more nervous with every step.”
6. Noisy
Definition
To be very loud or make an unpleasant sound while moving.
Examples
“You could always tell a dinosaur was approaching by its noisy steps. They were powerful but couldn’t master the art of quietness.”
“Spinosauruses hunted noisily, and it often led to them catching the attention of competitors. This wasn’t ideal when the woods were full of dinosaurs.”
7. Fierce
Definition
To move angrily or aggressively.
Examples
“The mother dinosaur moved fiercely when strangers approached her babies. She didn’t want to take any chances, especially while other hunters were around.”
“Can you see the Carnotaurus? It’s running fiercely towards those babies! Someone needs to save them ASAP.”
8. Sluggish
Definition
Something that moves slower than normal.
Examples
“After seven days of non-stop traveling, the Triceratops could only move with small, sluggish steps. It longed for a break, some food, and the chance to rest its eyes.”
“The Diplodocus tried to run at top speed, but he was still sluggish compared to his peers. It embarrassed him, especially when the faster dinosaurs were around.”
9. Leisurely
Definition
An action done in an unhurried and relaxed way.
Examples
“Stegosauruses always traveled together with leisurely steps. Nothing made them feel rushed.”
“Despite his mother’s worries, the baby dinosaur’s first strides were leisurely. He walked as if he had been doing it his whole life.”
10. Gentle
Definition
Movement in a gentle manner.
Examples
“The Tyrannosaurus was never gentle in his actions, and this caused everyone to fear him.”
“All of the Triceratops took gentle paces towards the watering hole. They didn’t want to attract unwanted attention.”
11. Uncertain
Definition
Movements that aren’t sure or steady.
Examples
“Each dinosaur walked uncertainly towards the cliff edge. They’d never seen such a steep drop before, and they were intrigued by the way the sea hit the stone at the bottom.”
“The baby Stegosauruses didn’t want to move into the dark forest. But they had to, and so they uncertainly followed the adults into the trees.”
12. Violently
Definition
Someone who moves with great force or in an aggressive way.
Examples
“The T-Rex violently dashed towards its enemies. It caught them in seconds.”
“The Archaeopteryx violently thrashed his wings to frighten the competition.”
13. Peaceful
Definition
Movements that are calm and not violent.
Examples
“The baby dinosaurs peacefully skipped towards the big tree. They were fascinated by its leaves.”
“To show the others he wasn’t dangerous, the T-Rex peacefully waved his arms to say hello.”
14. Slight
Definition
Something small in quantity or degree.
Examples
“The dinosaurs in Marcia’s dream moved with slight steps, and she couldn’t understand why.”
“Stegosauruses usually walked with giant strides, but this one walked with slight paces.”
15. Sharp
Definition
A movement that’s sudden or changes direction quickly.
Examples
“Robert noticed the dinosaur made a sharp turn when it noticed his presence.”
“Though Mary couldn’t understand why the dinosaur only used sharp movements, she enjoyed watching it because of how unusual it looked.”
16. Zoomed
Definition
To go somewhere very quickly.
Examples
“The Diplodocus wished that he could zoom like the other dinosaurs.”
“Maggie watched as the pack of Velociraptors zoomed towards the sea.”
17. Scampered
Definition
To move somewhere with light or small steps.
Examples
“To avoid detection, the dinosaur scampered into the thick forest. It was the best hiding place.”
“Though the dinosaur was large, he could still scamper as quietly as a mouse. This was one of his favorite skills.”
18. Wriggled
Definition
To twist and turn with fast movements due to discomfort.
Examples
“When the Spinosaurus got caught in the hunter’s net, he began to wriggle uncontrollably.”
“The park owner remembered how the dinosaurs wriggled uncontrollably when he caught them with his lasso.”
19. Creeped
Definition
To move slowly and quietly.
Examples
“The Triceratops crept behind his friends to make sure they didn’t realize he was there.”
“Annie didn’t realize that the pink dinosaur was following her. It was the best at creeping and staying undetected.”
20. Raced
Definition
To move quickly and compete against others.
Examples
“After the shotgun sounded, the dinosaurs raced towards the finish line. It was the most exciting race in the history of athletics.”
“To everyone’s surprise, the Diplodocus raced towards the finish line at 200mph.”
21. Trot
Definition
To move at a speed between walking and running with small, quick steps.
Examples
“Every dinosaur trotted towards the fire. They were obsessed with the way the light glowed in the darkness.”
“The baby Velociraptor couldn’t run yet. But he could trot at an alarming speed. This simultaneously scared and excited his parents.”