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
  • Holland holds onto his buoyancy even as his character battles the blues.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • This gave rise to a series of metaphors which portray financial strain as a physical burden, felt by weight, pressure, motion and buoyancy.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Each experience is designed to foster both vitality and renewal, allowing guests to engage with the destination through movement while taking in sweeping Pacific views.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • His dancing and physical vitality generate content independently of whatever the Rolling Stones happen to be promoting.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • The authors created a 28-second animation, showing how tectonic strain increased along the faults over the last 1,000 years.
    — Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The demand for more from the franchise prompted the animation adaptation, dubbed and subtitled in eight languages, on Crunchyroll.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation

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