Choose a word nearest in meaning to the given word :JAUNTILY

The correct answer is Option (1) → Lively

• Jauntily means in a cheerful, lively and self-confident manner.
  Example: He walked jauntily into the room, whistling a tune.
• Lively means full of life, energy and cheerfulness. Both words describe a cheerful, energetic manner, so lively is the synonym among the options.
  Example: The children were in a lively mood at the picnic.

Why the Other Options are Incorrect?

Option 2: Lazily — Incorrect. Lazily means slowly, without wanting to make an effort; it is the opposite of jauntily.
Example: The cat stretched lazily in the sun.

Option 3: Heavily — Incorrect. Heavily means in a large amount or with great weight; a heavy step is the reverse of a jaunty one.
Example: It rained heavily all night.

Option 4: Savagely — Incorrect. Savagely means in a fierce, cruel and violent way.
Example: The wolf attacked the sheep savagely.