tenty

adjective

ˈten-tē How to pronounce tenty (audio)
variants also tentie
Definition of tentynext
Scottish
as in attentive
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity I warn ye now, ye best be tenty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
  1. attentive
  2. observant
  3. watchful
  4. mindful
  5. awake
  6. vigilant
  7. alive
  8. aware
Adjective
  • Consistent eye contact and attentive body language create a connection that transcends words, making each team member feel valued.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Meals are served oceanside in elegant, open-air restaurants, where the service is attentive but never intrusive.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • Skepticism abounds, even from one of the most observant former players, Brandon McCarthy, who pitched for the Dodgers and Yankees.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
  • During this 24-hour period, observant Jewish people fast, engage in reflection and prayer and formally repent for any sin that might have been committed during the previous Hebrew year.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of observant
Adjective
  • In stage one the car is controlled remotely by a watchful parent.
    Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
  • An oncologist who, in the face of this much evidence, shrugged and proposed watchful waiting as the best therapy would not be an optimist.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Just be mindful of what, and who, helps soothe your anxiety.
    Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of mindful
Adjective
  • But that isn’t to say jolting awake shortly after turning out the lights is cause to schedule an MRI scan.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Here Catherine is again, unable to stay awake and protect her son.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of awake
Adjective
  • Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But as with any potential emerging disease, staying vigilant is key.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • While her competitive days may be behind her, Gunn seems to have found another way to keep her love for breaking alive.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Advertisement Crews located debris from the boat along the coast and one person was found alive and taken for medical treatment, the sheriff’s office said.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of alive
Adjective
  • Whenever possible, athletic trainers should be on the sidelines to support student-athletes, Master said, and athletes should be aware of concussion symptoms in themselves and their teammates and seek care right away.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Relay's latest Cash Flow Compass report found that 91% of business owners and managers are having cash flow issues, and 42% are not aware of it.
    Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of aware
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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