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jauntiness

noun as in lightheartedness

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Example Sentences

Her jauntiness and carefree attitude appeals to him; the negative side is her carelessness.

Once or twice he rose, during the return journey and advanced with forced jauntiness as far as the door of the car ahead.

He mounted the seat, on his first essay alone, with the jauntiness becoming a master of vehicular propulsion.

Heads were thrust forth and greetings followed, some shy and low-toned, some with feigned man-of-the-world jauntiness.

His face brightened up, his crestfallen manner merged happily into jauntiness, his self‑respect was restored.

Her jauntiness and cackling merriment were really wonderful.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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