Jauntily: meaning, definitions and examples
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jauntily
[ หdสษษชntli ]
manner of movement
Jauntily refers to a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner of movement or behavior. It often implies a sense of carefree attitude or briskness. When someone walks jauntily, they typically display a bounce in their step or a sense of ease that suggests they are in good spirits. This term can also suggest a certain style or flair in the way a person carries themselves. It's often associated with a feeling of pleasure or delight.
Synonyms
briskly, carefree, cheerfully, lively, sprightly.
Examples of usage
- She walked jauntily down the street, humming her favorite tune.
- He jauntily tossed his hat in the air when he heard the good news.
- The children ran jauntily to the playground, eager to play.
- With a jauntily raised eyebrow, he greeted his friends.
- She entered the room jauntily, radiating positivity.
Translations
Translations of the word "jauntily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alegremente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช frรถhlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan ceria
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะตะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ wesoลo
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฝๆฐใซ
๐ซ๐ท joyeusement
๐ช๐ธ alegremente
๐น๐ท neลeyle
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช ๋ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฑุญ
๐จ๐ฟ veselรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ veselo
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌขๅฟซๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ veselo
๐ฎ๐ธ fagnandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ alegremente
Etymology
The word 'jauntily' is derived from 'jaunty', which originated in the early 18th century. The term 'jaunty' itself comes from the French word 'jont', which means 'graceful' or 'elegant'. 'Jaunty' was used to describe a well-dressed or well-groomed appearance, and over time, it evolved to encompass a broader meaning of sprightliness and self-confidence. The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb 'jauntily', allowing it to describe the manner in which an action is performed. Throughout the 19th century, the term gained popularity in literary works, often depicting characters with a cheerful and carefree disposition. Today, 'jauntily' is commonly used to convey an upbeat or lighthearted attitude in both speech and writing.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,368 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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