Canty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkan-tē/

Meaning & Definition of Canty

Canty (adjective)

  1. cheerful, sprightly

Canty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a good mood or disposition

    "a bloke with a perpetually canty attitude"

    similar: blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome
    related: hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled, beaming, grinning, laughing, smiling
    opposite: dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen
    near: joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Canty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Canty:

blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Canty

Words with the opposite meaning of Canty:

dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen

Related Words for Canty

hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful

Near Antonyms of Canty

joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Origin & Etymology of Canty

cant:6

First known use: 1719

Frequently Asked Questions about Canty

What does "Canty" mean?

"Canty" means cheerful, sprightly. As an adjective, it is defined as: cheerful, sprightly.

What is another word for "Canty"?

Other words for "Canty" include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper and eupeptic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Canty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Canty"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Canty". Common alternatives include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay and gladsome.

What is the opposite of "Canty"?

Antonyms of "Canty" include dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky and sullen. Near antonyms include joyless, sad, unhappy and unsatisfied.

How do you use "Canty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Canty" in a sentence: "a bloke with a perpetually canty attitude".

Is "Canty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Canty" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Canty"?

"Canty" is pronounced /ˈkan-tē/.

What is the origin of the word "Canty"?

"Canty" comes from cant:6. First known use: 1719.