jaunty
The word “jaunty” has 2 syllables: jaun-ty.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɔːnti/.
What is synonym and antonym for jaunty?
In the thesaurus, “jaunty” has 18 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jaunty along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jaunty
- active
- animate
- animated
- bouncing
- breezy
- brisk
- buoyant
- carefree
- devilish
- energetic
- impish
- jolly
- jovial
- lively
- perky
- playful
- rollicking
- sprightly
Antonyms for jaunty
- dead
- depressed
- inactive
- inanimate
- indolent
- languid
- languorous
- lazy
- leaden
- lifeless
- limp
- listless
- sad
- serious
- unhappy
- weary
Meanings of jaunty
- noun
- A master-at-arms onboard a Royal Navy ship.
- adjective
- Airy; showy; finical.
- (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
- Dapper or stylish.
- Ostentatiously self-confident.
Example Sentences
- Despite the rain, she wore a jaunty hat that brightened her demeanor.
- His jaunty stride reflected his confidence as he entered the room.
- The sailor's jaunty salute conveyed his pride in his ship.
- With a jaunty whistle, he strolled down the street, greeting everyone he passed.
- The music had a jaunty beat that made it impossible not to tap your foot along.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jaunty, such as: active, animate, animated, bouncing, breezy, brisk, buoyant.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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