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Jauntiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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jauntiest

 

[ ˈdʒɔːntɪəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cheerful appearance

The term 'jauntiest' refers to something that is lively, cheerful, and lighthearted in appearance or manner. It often describes a spirited and carefree approach, giving off a sense of joy and energy.

Synonyms

cheerful, jovial, lighthearted, merry

Examples of usage

  • Her jauntiest outfit made everyone smile at the party.
  • He walked with the jauntiest step, making it clear he was in a great mood.
  • The jauntiest tune played on the radio, brightening the day.
  • With her jauntiest attitude, she turned the dull meeting into a fun session.

Translations

Translations of the word "jauntiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alegre

🇮🇳 सबसे खुश

🇩🇪 am fröhlichsten

🇮🇩 paling ceria

🇺🇦 найжвавіший

🇵🇱 najweselszy

🇯🇵 最も陽気な

🇫🇷 le plus joyeux

🇪🇸 el más alegre

🇹🇷 en neşeli

🇰🇷 가장 경쾌한

🇸🇦 الأكثر بهجة

🇨🇿 nejveselejší

🇸🇰 najveselší

🇨🇳 最快乐的

🇸🇮 najveselji

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 ең көңілді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მხიარული

🇦🇿 ən şən

🇲🇽 el más alegre

Etymology

The word 'jaunty' originated in the early 18th century from the French word 'jante', which means 'elegant'. It entered the English language around the 1700s, carrying connotations of stylishness and liveliness. The suffix '-iest' is a standard English formation that denotes the superlative form of adjectives. Therefore, while 'jaunty' describes a lively and cheerful demeanor, 'jauntiest' amplifies this sense, suggesting something or someone is exceptionally lively or cheerful. Over time, the word has maintained its positive associations and has become a popular choice to illustrate an upbeat spirit or appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,167, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.