Definitions

jaunty

[jawn-tee, jahn-] / ˈdʒɔn ti, ˈdʒɑn- /

ADJECTIVE

lively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breezy buoyant carefree devilish impish jolly jovial perky playful rollicking sprightly

WEAK

airy animated bold brash careless cocky dapper dashing debonair devil-may-care easy exhilarated flip flippant forward free fresh frisky frolicsome gamesome gay high-spirited hilarious impetuous impudent jocose joking light natty nervy prankish provocative reckless self-confident showy smart sportive sporty spruce swaggering trim venturesome vivacious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed sad serious unhappy

WEAK

lethargic lifeless

Example Sentences

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The documentary also features bright colors, funky music and an often jaunty tone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

If they threaten to bore, the authors’ jaunty tone enlivens the delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The pop star achieved the feat with her single XMAS, an irrepressibly jaunty anthem about "the presents underneath the tree" and kissing someone special "out in the snow".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

To get the right feeling for a story set in Edwardian London, the Shermans channeled the jaunty tunes of the Music Hall tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Then he shrugged, looked up, and gave a surprisingly jaunty smile.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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