1) "He decided it was less comical than jaunty and pathetic."
2) My guess: over the top and too much. Based on the context the hat seems hideous and it is clean Julian does not like it so it must be a negative comment.
3) Definition: Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
4) I understand now, Julian's mother thought she looked good in her hat and was looking lively and confident but Julian thought it was less than this and just made her look silly. It was a nice way to be negative.
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