Choose a word nearest in meaning to the given word :
JAUNTILY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lively
Jauntily means in a cheerful, lively and self-confident manner. Its synonym is lively.
Example: He walked jauntily into the room, whistling a tune.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Lively (answer) | full of life, energy and cheerfulness (both words describe a cheerful, energetic manner) | The children were in a lively mood at the picnic. |
| (2) Lazily | slowly, without wanting to make an effort (it is the opposite of jauntily) | The cat stretched lazily in the sun. |
| (3) Heavily | in a large amount or with great weight (a heavy step is the reverse of a jaunty one) | It rained heavily all night. |
| (4) Savagely | in a fierce, cruel and violent way | The wolf attacked the sheep savagely. |