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jaunty
[ jawn-tee, jahn- ]
adjective
- easy and sprightly in manner or bearing:
to walk with a jaunty step.
- smartly trim, as clothing:
a jaunty hat.
jaunty
/ ˈdʒɔːntɪ /
adjective
- sprightly, self-confident, and cheerful; brisk
a jaunty step
- smart; trim
a jaunty hat
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Derived Forms
- ˈjauntily, adverb
- ˈjauntiness, noun
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Other Words From
- jaun·ti·ly adverb
- jaun·ti·ness noun
- un·jaun·ty adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jaunty1
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Example Sentences
That song would soon morph from the jaunty clip of the light rail to the siren sounds of jazz.
"It's been weeks since I left my mark," he said in his jaunty British accent.
Baldwin introduced the show wearing a jaunty blue blazer, but conducted the taped interview wearing a sober gray suit.
She perfectly captures the jaunty, businesslike hooker enjoying the absurd side of her job.
"Leebie Granger is young," he went on insultingly, in a collected even voice which he strove to make jaunty in tone.
And when it is contented it seems to be smiling from the corners of its mouth to the jaunty little curl in its tail.
He came at a brisk pace, carrying his fifty-two years with a jaunty vigor that was the envy of many a younger man.
One day a man, wearing a jaunty silk hat, came into my office.
He stooped to kiss her, and then went off, whistling a jaunty air meant to indicate extreme cheerfulness.
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