jauntiness

noun

Definition of jauntinessnext
as in buoyancy

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Recent Examples of jauntiness Cloaked in a dress that looked like it was made of gold coins, and that seemed to give her a jauntiness on the ice, Liu completed a strenuous seven triple jumps. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jauntiness
  1. buoyancy
  2. exuberance
  3. springiness
  4. liveliness
  5. cheerfulness
  6. vivacity
  7. vitality
  8. animation
Noun
  • As each bubble traps more gas, its buoyancy increases until the bubble floats to the surface.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Holland holds onto his buoyancy even as his character battles the blues.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • This element not only delivers plush cushioning but also retains energy for a certain kind of springiness that kicks fatigue to the curb.
    — Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
  • The researchers, however, did not find meaningful improvements in post-exercise muscle recovery, soreness or tendon mechanical properties (strength, springiness and stretch resistance).
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of springiness
Noun
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • His obvious wig — made even more obvious since the actor is quite famously bald — still has more vivacity than the film’s tepid choreography.
    — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Today, that sense of resilience and vivacity is more relevant than ever.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of vivacity
Noun
  • Papaya is a nutrient-dense fruit that can improve digestion, support eye health, and protect skin vitality.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The goal is to create environments fostering vitality, connection, and independence, allowing homeowners to live better and happier.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • The lab's advanced technology, including 64 Vicon cameras, allows for intricate action and dance choreography, even blending with AI for real-time animation, and has attracted international gaming projects.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Selick’s fellow peers in stop-motion animation, Chilean directors Cristobal León and Joaquín Cociña, pulled off a similar feat with their first proper foray into live-action filmmaking.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation

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