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Definition of tautly

tautly

/ˈtɔːt.li/
taut · ly
Adjective:taut
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• adverb

1

In a tightly stretched, firm, or unyielding manner; without slack.

Example

"The canvas tent was stretched tautly over the wooden poles to withstand the mountain wind."

2

In a concise, controlled, or sharply focused manner, especially regarding a narrative, performance, or emotional state.

Example

"The director's tautly paced thriller kept the audience engaged from the opening scene to the credits."

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• Rhymes for tautly

• Nearby Words

taurus
taut
tauten
tautly
tautness
tautog
tavda

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tautly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tautly
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