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Definition of jauntily

jauntily

/ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/
jaun · ti · ly
Adjective:jaunty
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• adverb

1

In a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Example

"He strolled down the avenue, whistling a tune and wearing his fedora tilted jauntily to one side."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'jaunty', which entered English in the mid-17th century as an phonetic adaptation of the French 'gentil' (meaning noble, well-bred, or graceful), supplemented by the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jauntily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jauntily
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