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
The album’s penultimate song starts as unassuming as the others, with just a jaunty little guitar strum.
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Justin Curto, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2024
Isom sets the mood over and over with a jaunty flair for the extreme.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2024
With a title that directly alludes to the iconic Scarface character, the relatively jaunty production — courtesy of Jae5 — makes for a welcome sonic contrast that also provides a multilayered soundscape that pairs well with both Skepta’s cocksure flow and Portable’s slinky hook.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Jim Horn kicks it off with a jaunty flute riff inspired by blues vet Henry Thomas.
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—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
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Justin Curto, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2024
Isom sets the mood over and over with a jaunty flair for the extreme.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2024
With a title that directly alludes to the iconic Scarface character, the relatively jaunty production — courtesy of Jae5 — makes for a welcome sonic contrast that also provides a multilayered soundscape that pairs well with both Skepta’s cocksure flow and Portable’s slinky hook.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Jim Horn kicks it off with a jaunty flute riff inspired by blues vet Henry Thomas.
5.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunty
Adjective
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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He's been a warrior, always bouncing back to his energetic self.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Impressions of the week: This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Because of this, the BF tends to prefer a setting around ISO 400 and very brisk shutter speeds in bright conditions.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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At a Brisk Walking Pace (4 mph) At a brisk walking pace of 4 miles per hour, 10,000 steps (5 miles) would take about 75 minutes, or 1.25 hours.—
Emily Brown, MPH,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fall-sowing gives plants more time to establish before the heat of summer sets in and shuts down active growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Siamese cats, are among the most active breeds, sleeping only 12 to 14 hours a day.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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