jauntily

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The final scene, in which Titus enters dressed as a chef, a cream puff of a toque jauntily placed on his head—he’s baked those unpalatable pies—retains its deranged tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He could not describe himself, as Roosevelt so jauntily did, as having passed from being "Dr. New Deal" to "Dr. Win the War."

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

His version of a dad joke meant, I think, to jauntily suggest that I wasn’t his?

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2024

Nearby, Rhythm jauntily greets some of the show’s producers, who pause their work to pet the charming pup.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

I’d pictured myself, dressed in a neat blue serge suit, my money changer swinging jauntily at my waist, and a cheery smile for the passengers which would make their own work day brighter.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou