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

The movie had an irreverent spark that felt refreshing, fueling its buoyancy and pumping blood to its ample heart.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
Swimming is metabolically the least expensive (near-neutral buoyancy needs no energy to support bodies), flying costs more, and running is the least efficient mode of animal and human locomotion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Definition of buoyancy

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

How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Without a course correction, this exodus will drain the state’s economic vitality.

— Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
The name change marked a shift from being part of the VivaMayr family to becoming an independent, forward-facing brand dedicated to longevity medicine and long-term vitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Now animation is in control over the Fourth of July long weekend, but with an asterisk.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026

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