tight

/tˈa‍ɪt/

/ˈtaɪt/

[adjective] [adverb]

tight

[ADJECTIVE]

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

antonyms : loose

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

synonyms : mean

mingy

miserly

pulled or drawn tight

synonyms : taut

closely joined or connected

synonyms : compressed

set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

of such close construction as to be impermeable

antonyms : leaky

packed closely together

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

synonyms : rigorous

stringent

exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

synonyms : nasty

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

synonyms : close

stretched in a way that is completely flat or straight

synonyms : close

very drunk

synonyms : besotted

securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

tight

[ADVERB]

in a way that is firm or intense

synonyms : fast

in an attentive manner

synonyms : close

closely

Examples

1. Tights are a popular choice for dancers and gymnasts.

2. The dancer wore pink tights for her ballet performance.

3. Tights are often worn under dresses or skirts.

4. Airport security was extra tight in the wake of yesterday's bomb attacks.

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