jaunty

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ihre Art als lebhaft, fröhlich und selbstsicher, oft mit einem unbeschwerten, schneidigen Auftreten.

Describes a person or their manner as having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident air.

1. Fashionably stylishB2informal

   Having a neat, modern, and lively appearance, especially in clothing and behavior.

   Schick

   • He wore a jaunty little hat at a rakish angle.
   • Her jaunty scarf added a splash of color to the outfit.
   • The crowd admired his jaunty and confident stride.

   Synonymechicdapperdebonairnattysmartsnappysprucestylishtrim

   Antonymedowdydrabfrumpyshabbyunfashionable

2. Cheerfully confidentB2informal

   Showing a lively, carefree, and self-assured manner.

   Unbekümmert-selbstsicher

   • She walked into the room with a jaunty step and a grin.
   • His jaunty attitude lifted everyone's spirits.
   • Despite the setback, he remained jaunty and optimistic.

   Synonymebreezybriskbuoyantcarefreechipperdapperlivelyperkyself-assuredsprightly

   Antonymedejecteddismaldowncastforlorngloomymelancholymorosesullen