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- [jawn-tee, jahn-]
- /ˈdʒɔn ti, ˈdʒɑn-/
- /ˈdʒɔːn.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jawn-tee, jahn-]
- /ˈdʒɔn ti, ˈdʒɑn-/
Definitions of jaunty word
- adjective jaunty easy and sprightly in manner or bearing: to walk with a jaunty step. 1
- adjective jaunty smartly trim, as clothing: a jaunty hat. 1
- noun jaunty Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. 1
- adjective jaunty stylish 1
- adjective jaunty playful 1
- adjective jaunty If you describe someone or something as jaunty, you mean that they are full of confidence and energy. 0
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Origin of jaunty
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; earlier jentee, juntee < French gentil noble, gentle, genteel with ending taken as -y1
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Parts of speech for Jaunty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jaunty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jaunty
adjective jaunty
- carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- cheery — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheery, you mean that they are cheerful and happy.
- jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
- spry — active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk.
Antonyms for jaunty
adjective jaunty
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- sad — Systems Analysis Definition
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
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