flaneur [noun]
Definition of flaneur:
- A leisurely stroller, especially one who observes people and scenes with detachment or amusement.
- A person who wanders about aimlessly, typically in a city.
Synonyms of flaneur:
● Idler
● Loafer
● Stroller
● Wanderer
● Drifter
● Observer
● Jagoff
● Wanker
● Courtier
● Dirty
● Earwig
● Gadabout
● Lounger
Sentence/Example of flaneur:
The flaneur strolled down the boulevard, observing the city life.
He was a quintessential flaneur, spending hours watching people in cafes.
Paris is the ideal city for a flaneur to explore.
The flaneur's detached observation allowed for unique insights.
He adopted the persona of a flaneur to escape the pressures of daily life.
The flaneur's leisurely pace contrasted with the city's hustle and bustle.
She became a flaneur by choice, finding solace in observation.
The flaneur's observations often inspired his writing.
The flaneur's detached perspective offered a fresh view of the world.
The flaneur's leisurely lifestyle was envied by many.
The flaneur's observations led to a deeper understanding of human nature.
The city was a playground for the flaneur's curiosity.
The flaneur's ability to find beauty in the ordinary was inspiring.
The flaneur's observations were often shared in a diary or journal.
The flaneur's lifestyle was a form of escape from reality.
The flaneur's detachment allowed for a critical perspective.
The flaneur's observations were often shared with a small circle of friends.
The flaneur's leisurely pace was a counterpoint to the fast-paced world.
The flaneur's observations were a source of inspiration for artists and writers.
The flaneur's lifestyle was a symbol of a bygone era.
It turns the boulevardier into a sequestered individual, the flaneur into a figure of privacy.