jaunty
easy and sprightly in manner or bearing: to walk with a jaunty step.
smartly trim, as clothing: a jaunty hat.
Origin of jaunty
1Other words from jaunty
- jaun·ti·ly, adverb
- jaun·ti·ness, noun
- un·jaun·ty, adjective
Words Nearby jaunty
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How to use jaunty in a sentence
Who Gives a CrapToilet paper as a gift is probably just plain aggressive, but this company does offer jaunty holiday designs on their rolls.
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They belie the jaunty persona she presented to most of her correspondents and illuminate the lengths she went to conceal her unhappiness.
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In the galleries: A painful, political take on the art of cruel shoes | Mark Jenkins | April 9, 2021 | Washington PostThat 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.
‘True Detective’ Finale Review: Close to Perfection | Andrew Romano | March 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBaldwin 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.
The Underworld | James C. WelshAnd when it is contented it seems to be smiling from the corners of its mouth to the jaunty little curl in its tail.
The Red Cow and Her Friends | Peter McArthurHe came at a brisk pace, carrying his fifty-two years with a jaunty vigor that was the envy of many a younger man.
The Missing Formula | Mildred A. Wirt, AKA Ann WirtOne day a man, wearing a jaunty silk hat, came into my office.
My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands | George Francis TrainHe stooped to kiss her, and then went off, whistling a jaunty air meant to indicate extreme cheerfulness.
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British Dictionary definitions for jaunty
/ (ˈdʒɔːntɪ) /
sprightly, self-confident, and cheerful; brisk: a jaunty step
smart; trim: a jaunty hat
Origin of jaunty
1Derived forms of jaunty
- jauntily, adverb
- jauntiness, noun
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