ran lightly and quickly
noun
Yes, the antonym is sauntered
The word is spelled squirrel. The squirrel packed several walnuts into his cheeks and scampered back up into the tree.
Words like run or tip toe that has something to do with moving.
Saunter, stroll, pace, march, stride, toddle, hike, and amble.
"The fox scampered across the yard, merrily taunting the dog."
The past tense of scamper is scampered.
scampered
Yes, the antonym is sauntered
To dash, bolt, or sprint.
noun
The thief scampered when he saw the police.
Playfully is the adverb.
scampered, dashed, splashed, sprinted, bounded, skipped, ...
No, "scuttled" and "scampered" are not synonyms, though they both describe quick movement. "Scuttled" typically refers to a hurried, often erratic movement, usually associated with small animals like crabs or mice. In contrast, "scampered" conveys a swift, playful, and light-footed action, often associated with children or small creatures. While they share a sense of speed, their connotations and contexts differ.
Scamper, hamper, tamper,
Thumper scampered through the woods, looking for Bambi. I love to watch the kittens scamper about.