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Definition of tightness

tightness

/ˈtaɪtnəs/
tight · ness
Adverb:tightly
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Plural:tightnesses
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Adjective:tight
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tightness Lexical Profile

tightness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being fixed, fastened, or stretched firmly so as to be hard to move, undo, or penetrate.

Example

"The carpenter checked the tightness of the bolts before securing the wooden frame."

2

An uncomfortable physical sensation of constriction, pressure, or stiffness in a part of the body.

Example

"After running in the cold air, she felt a slight tightness in her chest and hamstrings."

3

A scarcity of money, credit, or time, or an unwillingness to spend or share resources generously.

Example

"The tightness of the project schedule left very little room for unexpected delays."

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• Rhymes for tightness

• Nearby Words

tightish
tightknit
tightly
tightness
tightrope
tights
tightwad

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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