释义 |
jauntiness|ˈdʒɔːntɪnɪs| [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being jaunty; self-satisfied sprightliness; airiness; perkiness.
1712Addison Spect. No. 530 ⁋4, I felt a certain Stiffness in my Limbs, which entirely destroyed that Jauntyness of Air I was once Master of. 1838Dickens Nich. Nick. xix, That indescribable air of jauntiness and individuality which empty garments..will take. 1884Chr. Commw. 23 Oct. 21/5 The paper was marred by a jauntiness which did not become the subject. |