jaunty

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒɔːnti/
US: /ˈdʒɑːnti/

  1. Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air.

    1. He wore a jaunty hat.
    2. The jaunty music lifted everyone's spirits, making them want to dance.

  2. Expressing or characterized by a carefree and optimistic manner.

    1. She walked with a jaunty step.
    2. His jaunty attitude helped him navigate the challenges of starting a new business.

Synonyms

cheerful perky merry lively vivacious spirited buoyant
jaunty adverb

  1. In a light-hearted and cheerful manner.

    1. He smiled jaunty.
    2. The band played jaunty, which made people dance on the street.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jaunty" in English means: Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air., Expressing or characterized by a carefree and optimistic manner..

The phonetic transcription of "jaunty" is /ˈdʒɔːnti/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑːnti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jaunty": cheerful, perky, merry, lively, vivacious, spirited, buoyant.

Example usage of "jaunty": "He wore a jaunty hat.". More examples on the page.