July 21, 2026

jaunty

/ˈdʒɔːnti/adjective

Showing a cheerful, confident, and energetic attitude.

Example sentence

“She wore her hat at a jaunty angle and smiled at everyone.”

Describes angles as well as moods: a hat worn 'at a jaunty angle' is the classic phrase.

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