on tiptoe Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- cautious
- sensitive
- argus-eyed
- keen
- regardful
- on-the-alert
- conscious
- wide-awake
- attentive
- observant
- tentie
- wary
- on-one-s-toes
- careful
- open-eyed
- on-the-ball
- aware
Weak:
Meaning of on tiptoe
on tiptoe
to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe, to walk on tiptoe, the ends of the toes, standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe, the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised, cautious, stealthy, the tip of a toe, to stand or raise oneself on tiptoe, on or as if on tiptoe, alert, aroused
on tiptoe Sentence Examples
- The cat crept on tiptoe towards the unsuspecting mouse.
- With bated breath, she tiptoed behind the curtain, eager to overhear the secret conversation.
- The thief moved on tiptoe, trying to avoid detection.
- The children tiptoed into their parents' bedroom, hoping to surprise them for their anniversary.
- The ballerina stood on tiptoe, balancing delicately on her toes.
- The curious puppy tiptoed around the furniture, sniffing and exploring the new environment.
- As the sun began to set, the hunters tiptoed through the woods, stalking their prey.
- The hikers tiptoed along the narrow mountain path, savoring the breathtaking views.
- The young girl tiptoed into the library, eager to lose herself in a good book.
- The teacher tiptoed to the classroom door, quietly listening to her students' progress.
FAQs About the word on tiptoe
to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe, to walk on tiptoe, the ends of the toes, standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe, the position
watchful, awake, alive, vigilant,alert, on the qui vive, on guard, cautious, sensitive, Argus-eyed
engrossed, preoccupied, distracted,asleep, sleeping, absorbed, dreaming, absent, daydreaming, careless
The cat crept on tiptoe towards the unsuspecting mouse.
With bated breath, she tiptoed behind the curtain, eager to overhear the secret conversation.
The thief moved on tiptoe, trying to avoid detection.
The children tiptoed into their parents' bedroom, hoping to surprise them for their anniversary.
