jauntier
With more bounce
Jauntier is the comparative form of jaunty, meaning more lively, cheerful, or self-confident in manner or appearance.
A hat worn at a jauntier angle sits more rakishly tilted.
Someone with a jauntier step walks with more spring and swagger: She seemed jauntier after the good news.
Cheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- untroubledFree from disturbance
easygoing · buoyant · cheerful · merry · jovial · whimsical · frolicsome · playful
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- nattySmartly dressed
- snazzyAttractively stylish, slang
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- spiffyInformally stylish, well-groomed
rakish · debonair · swank · spruce · smart · trim · chic · fashionable
Energetic and nimble
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- peppyEnergetic and cheerful
- perkyLively and cheerful
chipper · bubbly · animated · spirited · zippy · effervescent · exuberant · zestful
Trusting in oneself
- boldCourageous and daring
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- cockyExcessively self-assured
swaggering · brash · audacious · fearless · undaunted · self-possessed · unflappable · cheeky
lighthearted
Cheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
untroubled · easygoing · buoyant · cheerful · merry · jovial · whimsical · frolicsome · playful · breezy
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
spiffy · rakish · debonair · swank · spruce · smart · trim · chic · fashionable · sleek
sprightly
Energetic and nimble
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- peppyEnergetic and cheerful
perky · chipper · bubbly · animated · spirited · zippy · effervescent · exuberant · zestful · dynamic
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
cocky · swaggering · brash · audacious · fearless · undaunted · self-possessed · unflappable · cheeky · saucy