1. having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
2. stylish and confident in appearance

Examples

• He walked with a jaunty step down the street.
• She wore her hat at a jaunty angle.
• The sailor had a jaunty air about him.
• His jaunty whistle echoed through the hallway.
• The old man maintained his jaunty spirit despite his age.
• She gave a jaunty wave as she drove away.
• The detective’s jaunty bow tie caught everyone’s attention.