On-tiptoe Definition

adverb

Standing elevated on the tips of one's toes.

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Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily on the tips of one's toes.

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On-tiptoe Sentence Examples

  • The king went back to the room on tiptoe.

  • They were met by a deacon with a censer and by a servant who passed out on tiptoe without heeding them.

  • Prince Vasili said something to Lorrain in passing and went through the door on tiptoe.

  • He could not walk well on tiptoe and his whole body jerked at each step.

  • He looked inquiringly at his monitress and saw that she was again going on tiptoe to the reception room where they had left Prince Vasili and the eldest princess.

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Words Starting With

OON

Words Ending With

EOETOE

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