tight - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

tight

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

Examples

His shoes were too tight, and they gave him blisters.
She couldn't wait to take off her tight dress after the party.
The gloves were too tight on his hands, making it difficult to move his fingers.

Antonyms

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tight

Comparative

tighter

Superlative

tightest

1

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

His shoes were too tight, and they gave him blisters.
She couldn't wait to take off her tight dress after the party.
The gloves were too tight on his hands, making it difficult to move his fingers.
The new jeans were so tight that she had trouble buttoning them.
The tight collar of his shirt made him feel uncomfortable.

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2

stretched firmly

The rope was tight, holding the load securely.
She tied the parcel with a tight knot.
The drumhead was tight, ready for the performance.
The tent cord was tight to keep the structure stable.
The net was tight, trapping the fish efficiently.

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3

reluctant to give or share

He is tight with his money, never tipping.
She's tight and refuses to lend anything.
The company is notoriously tight with bonuses.
He's tight, even with friends asking for small favors.
Don't be so tight—share some of your supplies.

Synonyms:

miserly mean mingy

4

pressed together or densely packed

The crowd was tight, leaving little room to move.
The bricks were laid tight in the wall.
The pages of the book were bound tight.
The furniture in the small apartment was arranged tight.
He keeps his files in a tight folder system.

Synonyms:

compressed close

5

so closely made that nothing passes through easily

The jar lid was tight, keeping the contents fresh.
The waterproof fabric is tight, blocking all moisture.
The box is tight, preventing dust from entering.
The roof tiles are tight, protecting the house from leaks.
The gasket is tight, preventing any air from escaping.

6

difficult to obtain, especially in borrowing

Money is tight this month.
Credit is tight for small businesses.
Housing budgets are tight in the city.
Cashflow is tight, so we must delay purchases.
His finances are tight until payday.

7

not allowing passage of air, water, or other substances

The seal is tight, keeping out all moisture.
The old window frame is tight, preventing drafts.
The waterproof jacket is tight, even in heavy rain.
The lid fits tight, locking the jar completely.
The concrete wall is tight, stopping any seepage.

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requiring strict following of rules or plans, with little flexibility

The team followed a tight schedule to finish on time.
The company has tight rules about working hours.
The manager kept a tight grip on the project.
The event had a tight plan that couldn’t be changed.
The school has a tight dress code for students.

Synonyms:

tough strict hard-and-fast stern stringent rigorous

9

extremely challenging to deal with

The negotiation was tight, with little room for compromise.
The security system is tight, and hackers cannot breach it.
His grip on the business is tight, making changes nearly impossible.
The competition was tight, with no easy winners.

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10

having evenly matched competitors or outcomes in a contest or competition

The game remained tight until the final whistle.
It was a tight race, with both runners crossing the finish line almost simultaneously.
The teams played a tight match, with neither side gaining a significant advantage.
The election results were tight, requiring a recount in several districts.
The chess championship was a tight contest, with each player winning an equal number of games.

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11

pulled or stretched so that the surface is smooth, flat, or fully extended

The fabric is tight, with no wrinkles.
The canvas is tight on the painter's frame.
The sail is tight, catching all the wind.
The rope is tight, holding the load steady.
The kite string was tight.

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12

having consumed enough alcohol to become very drunk

He got tight after a few beers.
The partygoers were already tight by midnight.
Don't drive if you feel tight.
She was too tight to notice the time.
He stumbled home, completely tight.

Synonyms:

soaked loaded crocked cockeyed soused fuddled stiff pie-eyed smashed pissed slopped squiffy plastered sozzled besotted wet pixilated blind drunk blotto sloshed

13

firmly fastened, held, or fixed in place

The lid is tight on the container.
Make sure the screws are tight.
The bolt is tight, preventing the door from opening.
Keep the straps tight on the luggage.
The fence posts are tight in the ground.

14

having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely

I'm a bit tight this week, so I can't go out.
She's tight until her next paycheck.
They're tight after buying a new car.
He was tight but still chipped in for the group gift.
We're tight this month because of the rent.

15

(of a turn or curve) very sharp or narrow, requiring careful or slow maneuvering

The racer slowed down before the tight corner.
This track has a lot of tight turns.
It's hard to drift through such a tight bend.
That tight turn almost made the car flip.
She handled the tight curve like a pro.

16

stylish, cool, or impressive

That jacket is tight; you look amazing.
His new kicks are tight.
She pulled off a tight outfit for the party.
The performance was tight from start to finish.
He's got a tight sense of style that everyone admires.