JAUNTINESS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

jauntiness

noun

Definition of jauntiness

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

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Noun

While recent headlines around the state of the UK art market have typically painted a gloomy picture, on the ground, a palpable buoyancy — or make-do optimism, even — can be felt.

— Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The third, Surrender, is a massage performed in water, in which the buoyancy and warmth allow the body to completely relax and let go.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of buoyancy

Noun

In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Willa’s look contrasted her mom’s with youthful exuberance defined by pops of color.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

There's more springiness in there that gets you the last bit of distance when unfolding it all the way.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of springiness

Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 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

New banks used to be a sign of America’s economic vitality, bringing with them new businesses and new depositors.

— Jeb Hensarling, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026
Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of vitality

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