jaunty
11 synonyms and 3 antonyms for jaunty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Lively, confident, and stylish in manner or appearance.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use jaunty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
jaunty angle
jaunty tune
jaunty walk
Etymology
From French gentil, "noble" or "elegant" — the same root that gives English "gentle" and "genteel," though jaunty took on a livelier, more carefree meaning.
Full origin of jaunty →Frequently asked questions
What does “jaunty” mean?
The word “jaunty” means lively, confident, and stylish in manner or appearance. In plain terms, cheerful, breezy, and a bit stylish in the way someone moves or carries themselves.
How do you pronounce “jaunty”?
“Jaunty” is pronounced JAWN-tee (/ˈd͡ʒɔːn.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “jaunty” in a sentence?
Here is “jaunty” used in a sentence: “He walked down the street with a jaunty spring in his step.”
What part of speech is “jaunty”?
“Jaunty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “jaunty” come from?
The word “jaunty” comes from French. From French gentil, "noble" or "elegant" — the same root that gives English "gentle" and "genteel," though jaunty took on a livelier, more carefree meaning.
