Definition

In a stylish and lively way, often showing confidence and cheerfulness.

Example

She walked jauntily down the street, attracting everyone's attention with her bright outfit.

Conversation

Did you see how he walked into the party so jauntily?

Yeah, he definitely knows how to make an entrance!

I wish I could pull off that look jauntily like he does.

Just be confident! It’s all about owning your style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jauntily → It is formed from 'jaunty' (from French 'jovial', meaning lively or cheerful) and '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). The word 'jauntily' means in a lively or cheerful manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being lively and cheerful ('jaunty') and how they express that in their actions ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'jauntily' means to act in a lively or cheerful way.

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