July 21, 2026
jaunty
/ˈdʒɔːnti/adjective
Showing a cheerful, confident, and energetic attitude.
Example sentences
- “She wore her hat at a jaunty angle and smiled at everyone.”
- “He walked into the office with a jaunty step, whistling a tune.”
Describes angles as well as moods: a hat worn 'at a jaunty angle' is the classic phrase.