Shadows dance on walls.

Meaning: Dark areas on a wall are moving in a lively way.

Choice of Words: When something Dances, it is moving in a lively and rhythmic way. Shadows are dark areas created by an object blocking the light. When you put Shadows and Dance together, it is describing the movement of dark areas.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Shadows danced on the ancient walls.
• Shadows danced on ancient walls.
• The moonlight streamed through the window, casting eerie shadows on the walls.
• Underneath the moon's glow, shadows danced on the walls.
• Shadows danced on the walls.
• Fire danced wildly, casting shadows on walls.
• Flames danced, casting shadows on the walls.
• The fire crackled and popped, casting shadows on the walls.
• The fire crackled, casting shadows on the cave walls.
• The flickering flames cast dancing shadows on the walls.