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Definition of jauntiness

jauntiness

/ˈdʒɔːn.ti.nəs/
jaun · ti · ness
Adverb:jauntily
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Adjective:jaunty
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• noun

1

The quality of being lively, cheerful, and self-confident in manner or appearance.

Example

"Despite the long journey, he walked into the terminal with a noticeable jauntiness in his step."

2

Stylishness, smartness, or a brisk, dapper quality in dress or bearing.

Example

"The tilted fedora added a touch of vintage jauntiness to her otherwise formal coat."

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• Rhymes for jauntiness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'jaunty' and the suffix '-ness'. The root 'jaunty' is an English phonetic alteration of the French word 'gentil', meaning 'noble' or 'refined', which gradually shifted in meaning from aristocratic elegance to an easy, carefree, and lively manner.

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