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jaun·ty
 jaunty
- pronunciation:
- jawn
ti
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
jauntier, jauntiest |
| definition: |
having a light manner; lively and confident.
His jaunty step showed that he had regained his confidence.- synonyms:
- carefree, happy-go-lucky, lighthearted
- similar words:
- buoyant, easy, jovial, light, lively
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| related words: |
carefree |
| derivations: |
jauntily (adv.), jauntiness (n.) |
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