as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
oozing charm, the jaunty dance instructor literally swept the women off their feet
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Recent Examples of jaunty
As practical as a basic, its jaunty neckline, epaulettes, and short-in-front, long-in-the-back silhouette provides a bit of dressiness that will take it to places slightly more glamorous than the office.
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airmail.news, 8 Mar. 2025
Then, right on cue, the score picks up with a jaunty tune, signaling that, like Ivano, we’re not supposed to dwell too much on what just happened.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
The contemporary update, though, was the jaunty length of the pants.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Silk Scarf $15 at Amazon I love how versatile a simple silky scarf can be, from a hair tie to a jaunty bag accessory or neckerchief.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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airmail.news, 8 Mar. 2025
Then, right on cue, the score picks up with a jaunty tune, signaling that, like Ivano, we’re not supposed to dwell too much on what just happened.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
The contemporary update, though, was the jaunty length of the pants.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Silk Scarf $15 at Amazon I love how versatile a simple silky scarf can be, from a hair tie to a jaunty bag accessory or neckerchief.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunty
Adjective
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In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans—many of whom stayed for the postgame fireworks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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The firm, which was founded three years ago by Julian Jacob, will then focus on transforming other toy brands into animated and live-action series, digital shorts, casual and mobile games, and immersive formats designed for today’s digitally native generation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Born 12 years apart, videos shared by their mom online show an energetic and happy Izzy Offett and a reserved Wayland Coe through the years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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These curious cats are energetic, curious and know their names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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No matter its age and despite its survival being dependent on machines, just like its mother, the fetus is entirely animate.—
Lindsey Breitwieser,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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State records show that Glass House holds multiple active licenses to grow cannabis.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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These insects have been active since the end of June.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
22 Nov. 2022
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But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
The New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2022
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“Jaunty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaunty. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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