tantivy

[tan-tuh-vee]

tantivy Definition

• 1. at full gallop; at top speed
• 2. a rapid gallop or ride

Using tantivy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tantivy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The horse ran tantivy across the field.

• Example

  He rode tantivy to get there on time.

• Example

  The car sped tantivy down the highway.

tantivy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tantivy

• gallop
• dash
• rush
• sprint
• bolt

Phrases with tantivy

• go tantivy

  to go at full speed

  Example

  We need to go tantivy if we want to make it to the concert on time.

• ride tantivy

  to ride at a rapid pace

  Example

  She loved to ride tantivy through the countryside.

• tantivy charge

  a rapid and impetuous charge

  Example

  The cavalry made a tantivy charge towards the enemy lines.

Origins of tantivy

from French 'tant' meaning 'so much' and 'vif' meaning 'lively'

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Summary: tantivy in Brief

'Tantivy' [tan-tuh-vee] means at full gallop or at top speed. It can be used as an adverb or a noun, as in 'He rode tantivy to get there on time.' 'Tantivy' is often used in phrases like 'go tantivy' and 'ride tantivy,' both of which mean to go at a rapid pace.