Jaunted

The past tense of 'jaunt,' meaning to make a short journey for pleasure; to take a brief, leisurely trip or excursion. Often implies a lighthearted, carefree movement, implying a temporary break from a usual routine, and often undertaken for recreation or exploration. It is used to describe a person or group of people that is active and moves from place to place. The word is associated with travel, exploration, and having a good time, but in a less extensive or formal way than a 'journey' or 'expedition'. The duration may vary, but is generally short.

Jaunted meaning with examples

• After finishing his exams, he jaunted to the beach for a weekend of sun and relaxation, forgetting about his worries and enjoying the salt air. He jaunted to the park, and enjoyed the nice warm weather after the last bit of cold that had come over the area.
• She jaunted across the city to visit her favorite bookstore, eagerly anticipating the new arrivals and excited to find a new novel to dive into on her vacation, which was an early trip for her. She jaunted to the park and sat in the shade.
• They jaunted through the countryside, discovering hidden villages and charming cafes, sampling local delicacies along the way as if the journey itself was the only goal. The group jaunted around the entire country.
• We jaunted to the art museum, spending hours admiring the exhibits and immersing ourselves in the beauty and creativity of the works on display, while they all seemed in amazement. They jaunted up the coast and visited many small towns.
• The family jaunted to the amusement park for a day of thrills and excitement, riding roller coasters and playing carnival games, all while taking in the wonderful sights. He jaunted to the coffee shop to get a coffee.