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Definition of jaunty

jaunty

/ˈdʒɔːnti/
jaun · ty
Adverb:jauntily
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• adjective

1

Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Example

"He walked down the avenue with a jaunty step after receiving the good news."

2

Stylish, brisk, or smartly unconventional in appearance or angle (especially of clothing or accessories).

Example

"She wore her velvet beret at a jaunty angle as she strolled through the gallery."

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• Rhymes for jaunty

• Nearby Words

jaunt
jauntily
jauntiness
jaunty
java
javan mud snake
javan rhinoceros

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century as an English phonetic spelling of the French word 'gentil' (meaning noble, well-bred, or graceful), sharing the same ultimate Latin root 'gentilis' as the English words 'gentle' and 'genteel'.

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