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- pronunciation:
- jawn
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
jauntier, jauntiest |
definition 1: |
characterized by a light, lively, or confident manner.
He walked up to the podium to receive his prize with a jaunty step.She looked back at us with a jaunty grin.- synonyms:
- carefree, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, lighthearted, sprightly
- antonyms:
- depressed
- similar words:
- airy, blithe, buoyant, chipper, debonair, easy, jovial, light, lively, saucy, spirited, sporty
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definition 2: |
stylish or dashing in appearance.
That's a jaunty necktie you're wearing!- synonyms:
- dapper, dashing, natty, smart, sporty, spruce, stylish
- similar words:
- chic, debonair, fashionable, rakish, snappy
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related words: |
carefree, dandy, flamboyant, jocund, merry, sprightly, spruce, vivacious |
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derivations: |
jauntily (adv.), jauntiness (n.) |
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