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Jaunty: meaning, definitions and examples

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jaunty

 

[ ˈdʒɔːnti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood/appearance

Jaunty describes a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. It often refers to a person's demeanor or an object's appearance that exudes a sense of happiness and energy.

Synonyms

carefree, cheerful, sprightly, wizened

Examples of usage

  • She walked into the room with a jaunty stride.
  • His jaunty hat added a playful touch to his outfit.
  • The jaunty tune lifted everyone's spirits.
  • They shared a jaunty laugh that echoed through the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "jaunty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegre

🇮🇳 उत्साही

🇩🇪 fröhlich

🇮🇩 ceria

🇺🇦 жвавий

🇵🇱 radosny

🇯🇵 陽気な

🇫🇷 joyeux

🇪🇸 alegre

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 명랑한

🇸🇦 مبتهج

🇨🇿 veselý

🇸🇰 veselý

🇨🇳 愉快的

🇸🇮 vesel

🇮🇸 fagnandi

🇰🇿 қуанышты

🇬🇪 ხალისიანი

🇦🇿 şən

🇲🇽 alegre

Etymology

The word 'jaunty' first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. It is derived from the French term 'jovial,' which means cheerful or good-humored. The transformation from 'jovial' to 'jaunty' likely involved a shift in pronunciation and usage, making it more accessible to English speakers. The concept of liveliness associated with 'jaunty' can be traced back to the roots of its French origin, which were tied to the idea of joy and mirth. Over the years, 'jaunty' has maintained its positive connotations and is often used to describe a person’s demeanor, clothing, or tune that conveys an upbeat, sprightly attitude.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,548, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.