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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  1. attentive
  2. observant
  3. watchful
  4. mindful
  5. awake
  6. vigilant
  7. alive
  8. aware
Adjective
  • What’s more, at T. Gold, Gen Z attendees and others will learn the latest regarding how high technology meets goldsmith tradition to respond to the needs of a rapidly evolving market that’s increasingly competitive and attentive to product and production process sustainability and customization.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • And when presented with a 2025 Aurora Historical Society calendar, Williams couldn’t help but notice how attentive her aunt became as Jaros patiently took her through each month’s historical photos.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • And Heller, a confidently empathetic director who can make an observant frame feel like a hug, wisely avoids traps like demonizing the child (winningly played by twins Emmett and Arleigh Snowden) or setting up McNairy’s hapless dad simply to be a marital punchline.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Ko belongs to a group of observant Jews who came together for prayer after October 7th, feeling out of step with Jewish institutions.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of observant
Adjective
  • The teen has grown up largely out of the public and under the watchful eye of Williams, 44.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Onlookers captured them interacting and throwing paper planes at one another, all under the watchful eye of the Tillman’s menacing Milchick.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • Ultimately, our findings suggest that family franchisees may need to consider their effectiveness in managing a franchise outlet and for corporate franchisors to be mindful of the ownership form of their franchisees.
    Chelsea Sherlock, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Chemicals and plastics can only enter the body through inhalation, ingestion or direct contact, so being mindful of what common, everyday items may allow for exposure through these routes can really make a difference.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of mindful
Adjective
  • Using their hands and shovels in frigid conditions, rescue workers dug through the rubble in the search for survivors after a deadly magnitude 7.1 earthquake toppled houses and jolted people awake in a remote part of Tibet on Tuesday near the northern foothills of Mount Everest.
    Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Cottage Cheese Lasagna Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 12 uncooked lasagna noodles, from 1 (16-oz.) package Cooking spray 1 Tbsp.
    Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of awake
Adjective
  • Whether at restaurants or in the homes of relatives or friends, people who are allergic to certain foods must remain vigilant, since exposure to food allergens poses a risk for potentially severe and life-threatening reactions.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • But forecasters are still warning residents to stay vigilant.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • Too often stuck in football purgatory, the Steelers appear again to be good enough to keep Tomlin’s non-losing season streak alive, but not good enough to make noise in the playoffs.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The bet here is that if alive today, Friedman would say the quote attributed to him has been perverted by conservatives and libertarians alike.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of alive
Adjective
  • Motivated people who are aware of their choice come to us.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But slang can also be used to demean, bully, or belittle others, so parents should be aware of trendy lingo their kids are using in their day-to-day life.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of aware
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