jaunty

IPA/ˈdʒɔːnti/
KK[dʒˈɔnti]IPA/ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty — 形容詞

  • jauntypositive
  • jauntiercomparative
  • jauntiestsuperlative

1. having or showing a lively, cheerful confidence in your own manner, movements, o

1.形容詞B2
釋義

輕快自信

舉止或表情展現愉快自信的

having or showing a lively, cheerful confidence in your own manner, movements, or appearance — for example, walking with a bounce in your step after hearing good news, or speaking with a light-hearted energy that others notice.

例句

Owen walked into the room with a jaunty step after hearing he got the job.

Owen 得知自己得到那份工作後，踏著輕快自信的步伐走進房間。

collocation: jaunty step

The old musician whistled a jaunty tune as he packed up his guitar.

那位老樂手一邊收拾吉他，一邊吹著輕快自信的口哨。

collocation: jaunty tune

常見搭配
  • jaunty step
  • jaunty walk
  • jaunty tune
  • jaunty wave
  • jaunty mood
  • jaunty air
  • jaunty manner
同義詞
  • cheerful

    focuses on inner happiness rather than outward, visible confidence

  • lively

    general term for energy and animation; broader in scope than jaunty

  • sprightly

    similar to jaunty but often used for older people with youthful energy

  • chipper

    informal synonym for a bright, upbeat manner, especially in American English

反義詞
  • somber

    a serious, heavy mood opposite to jaunty lightness

  • dour

    a stern, gloomy manner that lacks any cheerful confidence

文法句型

jaunty + noun (step / tune / wave / air)

be + jaunty (of a person or their manner)

用法筆記

Predicative use (e.g. 'She seems jaunty') typically describes a person's general demeanor; attributive use (e.g. 'a jaunty step') often describes a specific mannerism or movement. The word carries a mildly literary or light-hearted tone — it is less common in very formal writing.

常見錯誤

She felt very jaunty after finishing her homework.
She felt very cheerful after finishing her homework.
'jaunty' describes an outward manner or visible confidence, not an inner feeling of satisfaction.
He was jaunty because of the hot weather.
He was in a jaunty mood despite the rainy weather.
'jaunty' has no connection to temperature; it describes a confident, lively spirit regardless of conditions.

2. looking smart, fashionable, and pleasingly neat in a way that draws positive att

2.形容詞B2
釋義

時髦有型

衣著打扮時尚好看的

looking smart, fashionable, and pleasingly neat in a way that draws positive attention — especially describing a bold or playful detail in someone's clothing or accessories.

例句

Justin wore a jaunty little hat that tilted slightly to one side.

Justin 戴了一頂微微傾斜的時髦小帽子。

collocation: jaunty hat

Reema's jaunty red scarf brought life to her otherwise plain coat.

Reema 那條時髦有型的紅圍巾，為她本來樸素的外套增添了活力。

常見搭配
  • jaunty hat
  • jaunty scarf
  • jaunty bow tie
  • jaunty dress
  • jaunty jacket
  • jaunty stripes
  • jaunty angle
同義詞
  • stylish

    broader term; jaunty adds a playful, bold quality that 'stylish' does not require

  • smart

    British English term for neat and fashionably dressed; more about tidiness than boldness

  • dapper

    used almost exclusively for men's neat, stylish appearance; jaunty works for both genders and on objects

反義詞
  • drab

    lacking brightness or style; the opposite of the bold, eye-catching quality of jaunty

  • frumpy

    dowdy and old-fashioned in dress, lacking any stylish flair

文法句型

jaunty + noun (hat / scarf / dress)

look + jaunty (of clothing or a person dressed)

用法筆記

Most often used attributively to describe a specific accessory or garment rather than a person's overall style. The item is usually playful or slightly bold — a plain, neutral outfit would not be described as jaunty.

常見錯誤

He looked very jaunty in his plain grey suit.
He looked very jaunty in his bright red jacket with a silk handkerchief.
'jaunty' implies a stylish, attention-grabbing boldness, not just being neat or presentable.

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常用片語

  • with a jaunty air
  • in a jaunty mood