CEFR C1

jaunty

adjective

Meaning

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

Examples

He walked with a jaunty step, swinging his cane lightly.
Her jaunty hat, adorned with a small feather, perfectly matched her cheerful disposition.

Synonyms: lively, sprightly, perky, ebullient

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jaunty (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːnti/

Definition

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

Examples

He walked with a jaunty step, swinging his cane lightly.
Her jaunty hat, adorned with a small feather, perfectly matched her cheerful disposition.

Synonyms of jaunty

Words with a similar meaning to jaunty:

lively
sprightly
perky
ebullient

Antonyms of jaunty

Words with the opposite meaning to jaunty:

somber
downcast

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