noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being jaunty. countable, uncountable

   ""That jauntiness of air I was once master of." - Joseph Addison"

2. 2
   a breezy liveliness wordnet
3. 3
   stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

airinessblatancybouncebreezinessbreezinessbuoyancy

Example

More examples

"The assurance and jauntiness which generally marked his demeanour and dress were however, wanting."

Etymology

From jaunty + -ness.

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