ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Jauntily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Jauntily is an adverb meaning In an airy, showy, or affected manner.

Meaning

In an airy, showy, or affected manner.

More Meanings

  1. In a dapper or stylish manner.
  2. In an ostentatiously self-confident manner.

Example Sentences

[He] walked quite jauntily across the courtyard to the distant door, his sandals clacking against the marble.

Synonyms for jauntily

Depending on context, synonyms include rakishly, stylishly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jantily, flauntily, airily, jauntingly, showily, flightily.

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