English
Etymology
Formerly spelt janty, from French gentil. See gentle, and compare genty
Adjective
en-adj|jaunti|er
- airy|Airy; showy; finical; hence, characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
#:The courtier was a jaunty fellow, attuned to the esoteric court gossip and attentive to the least beneficial wind of favor blowing from the throne.
- dapper|Dapper or stylish.
#:He wore a jaunty beaver hat that was all the rage.
- ostentatious|Ostentatiously self-confident.
#:He walked down the street with a jaunty swaggering step, as if daring others less perfectly satisfied to intrude upon his good mood.
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