canty

adjective

ˈkan-tē How to pronounce canty (audio)
Definition of cantynext
British dialect
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition a bloke with a perpetually canty attitude

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  1. cheerful
  2. bright
  3. optimistic
Adjective
  • In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of optimistic
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