Jaunty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɔːn.ti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Jaunty is an adjective meaning Airy; showy; finical.
Meaning
Airy; showy; finical.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
- Dapper or stylish.
- Ostentatiously self-confident.
- (nautical) A master-at-arms onboard a Royal Navy ship.
Example Sentences
He wore a jaunty outfit that was all the rage.
When he started at sight of a clean-shaved tramp, who walked with a jaunty swing
He walked down the street with a jaunty swaggering step, as if daring others less perfectly satisfied to intrude upon his good mood.
It was probably this circumstance which gave him an interest beyond any that his companion could boast of, and attracted Barnaby’s attention. There was something soldierly in his bearing, and he wore a jaunty cap and jacket.
Word Forms
- jauntier
- jauntiest
- jaunties
Synonyms for jaunty
Depending on context, synonyms include pert, debonair, cheerful, rakish, chipper, smart.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chipper, cheerful, dashing, natty, fashionable, debonair.
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