jaunty
Jaunty (adj) means Lively, confident, and stylish in manner or appearance. Example: “He walked down the street with a jaunty spring in his step.”
How to use jaunty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCheerful, breezy, and a bit stylish in the way someone moves or carries themselves.
Word forms
jauntier comparative, jaunties plural, jauntiest superlative
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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.
Rhymes for jaunty
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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.