Definition of cantynext
British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canty
Adjective
  • The soft blue handles add a cheerful pop of color that's pretty enough to leave on display on your countertop.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • But plenty of these bright red and crisp white shirts belong to Panama fans.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • The prospects for Chip’s Seeds continue to be bright, too.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • By the end of the episode, there is reason to feel optimistic, and not just because Jimmy may have found a solution to his and the restaurant’s financial problems.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • The work is making sure the assumptions underneath them are honest rather than inherited from an optimistic seller.
    Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Canty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canty. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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