jaunty — having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɔːnti/
Example Sentences
- He wore his baseball cap at a jaunty angle, thinking he looked cool.
- The sailor walked down the street with a jaunty swagger.
- Despite failing the exam, she maintained a jaunty demeanor.
jaunty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʒɔːnti/]
having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
He strolled down the boulevard with a jaunty tip of his hat.
Jaunt bounces joyfully down the trail - so jaunty and cheerful!
Dance jaunty to flaunt what used to haunt!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'gentil' meaning gentle or noble, which evolved into the adjective 'jaunty' in English during the 17th century to describe a sprightly or stylish manner.
Breakdown
jaunt (a short excursion or journey) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = jaunty (having a lively, carefree quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He wore his baseball cap at a jaunty angle, thinking he looked cool.”
“The sailor walked down the street with a jaunty swagger.”
“Despite failing the exam, she maintained a jaunty demeanor.”
“The old man whistled a jaunty melody while gardening.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.