jauntiness

Meanings

• adjective

  A quality of being cheerful and lively; light-hearted and agile.

  - "The sun brought out the jauntiness of the children."
  - "Despite the difficult situation, he managed to maintain a jaunty attitude."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jauntiness
faintness , paintiness , raininess

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. jaunt (en) : To travel for pleasure, especially to an unfamiliar place.
   

2. junct (en) : A connection or joining of things.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of jauntiness that leads to same result
jauntier , jauntiest , jauntily , jauntiness , jauntinesses , jaunty

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'agility' or 'nimbleness', jauntiness developed the meaning of 'cheerfulness' in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jauntiness' first appeared in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. Jauntiness is a desirable trait in many aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal growth.

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Related Concepts

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1. cheerfulness: A feeling of happiness and optimism.

2. agility: The ability to move quickly and easily.

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Culture

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Jauntiness has been used extensively in literature to describe characters with a lively spirit and a light-hearted attitude towards life. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola is described as having 'a spirit full of merriment, and a most careful and watchful disposition.'

How to Memorize "jauntiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cheerful and lively person moving nimbly and gracefully. Visualize a sunny day where children are laughing and playing, embodying the spirit of jauntiness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate jauntiness with the feeling of lightness and ease. Think of a cheerful, agile, and lively person or situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym J-A-U-N-T-I-N-E-S: Jolly and Agile, Unyielding, Nimble, Terribly Entertaining, Sparkling.

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