Jaunty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners; "a dapper young man"; "a jaunty red hat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The jaunty young woman walked into the room with confidence, her bright smile and trendy outfit turning heads.
- He was a jaunty fellow, always impeccably dressed in the latest fashions and sporting a stylish haircut.
- The jaunty rhythm of the music made it impossible to sit still, and soon everyone was dancing.
- With his jaunty air and charming smile, he quickly won over the hearts of everyone in the office.
- The jaunty little terrier pranced around the park, its bright red collar and matching leash adding to its already lively demeanor.
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Meaning 2
Having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air; "looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit"- Frances G. Patton; "life that is gay, brisk, and debonair"- H.M.Reynolds; "walked with a jaunty step"; "a jaunty optimist".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She walked into the room with a jaunty stride, her confident smile infectious to those around her.
- His jaunty demeanor was unmistakable, from the way he wore his hat to the swing of his cane.
- The little girl skipped down the sidewalk with a jaunty gait, her pigtails bouncing with each step.
- Despite the rain, he approached the meeting with a jaunty air, whistling a tune as he splashed through the puddles.
- With his jaunty wave and cheeky grin, he won over the hearts of everyone in the theater.