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jaunty Synonyms
Another word for jaunty
Choosing another word for jaunty depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
Usage Example
"He walked down the avenue with a sprightly step after receiving the good news."
Strongest
sprightly
perky
Strong
buoyant
breezy
lively
carefree
debonair
insouciant
• adjective (Context 2)
Stylish, brisk, or smartly unconventional in appearance or angle (especially of clothing or accessories).
Usage Example
"She wore her velvet beret at a rakish angle as she strolled through the gallery."
Strongest
rakish
Strong
dapper
dashing
natty
spiffy
snappy
Opposites of jaunty
The opposite of jaunty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
glum
drab
somber
dowdy
dejected
frumpy
lugubrious
melancholy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jaunty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jaunty