a-tiptoe in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
A-TIPTOE: adverb meaning to walk on the tips of one's toes, often in a quiet or stealthy manner.
Crossword clues for a-tiptoe
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "a-tiptoe".
- Move quietly on your toes.
- Walk lightly and stealthily.
- Advance without making noise.
- Proceed on the balls of your feet.
- Step softly and carefully.
A-tiptoe sentence examples
- She moved a-tiptoe through the darkened room, careful not to wake the baby.
- The children crept a-tiptoe towards the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.
- He edged a-tiptoe along the narrow ledge, his heart pounding in his chest.
- A-tiptoe, the ballerina floated across the stage, a vision of grace.
- The cat stalked a-tiptoe through the tall grass, eyeing its prey.
- They proceeded a-tiptoe down the creaky stairs, hoping to surprise their parents.
- A-tiptoe, she reached for the top shelf, stretching as high as she could.
- He approached the sleeping dog a-tiptoe, wanting to give it a gentle pat.
- The nurses moved a-tiptoe around the hospital ward, respecting the patients' rest.
- She walked a-tiptoe across the freshly mopped floor, avoiding leaving footprints.