jaunty

Meaning

Adj

1. Airy; showy; finical.
2. (broadly) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
3. Dapper or stylish.
4. Ostentatiously self-confident.

Noun

A master-at-arms onboard a Royal Navy ship.

Synonyms

debonair

rakish

dapper

buoyant

dashing

lively

natty

cheerful

light

elegant

gay

stylish

snappy

spiffy

chipper

spruce

breezy

smart

self-complacent

perky

merry

raffish

easy

chic

debonaire

insouciant

peppy

dauntless

cheery

crisp

cozy

charming

courageous

cosy

careless

bouncing

assured

convivial

consonant

carefree

finical

fine

finicking

frisky

gainly

gallant

congenial

genteel

gladsome

fashionable

Translations

alegre

αναιδής

vivaz

κεφάτος

ζωηρός

allegro

τσαχπίνης

keurig

ελεύθερος

keck

kess

flotte

munter

vif

αυθάδης

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɔːn.ti/

Etymology

Formerly spelt janty, from French gentil. See gentle, and compare genty. Doublet of genteel, gentile, and gentle.