tight Synonyms
Another word for tight
• adjective (Context 1)
Fixed, fastened, or closed firmly so as to be hard to move, undo, or open.
"Make sure the lid on the glass jar is secure so the soup does not spill during transit."
• adjective (Context 2)
Fitting very closely or too closely to the body, leaving little or no extra room.
"These leather shoes are a bit too snug around the toes after walking all afternoon."
• adjective (Context 3)
Stretched or drawn out fully so as to leave no slack; not loose.
"The sailors pulled the canvas ropes taut before the coastal winds picked up."
• adjective (Context 4)
Strict, rigorous, or allowing very little margin for error, time, or resources.
"The engineering team is working under a strict deadline to complete the bridge inspection by Friday."
• adverb (Context 5)
Closely, firmly, or securely.
"She held tightly to the wooden handrail as the ferry crossed the choppy bay."
• adjective (Context 6)
Very close, intimate, or harmoniously united in a relationship or performance; or, informally, unwilling to spend or give money.
"The members of the jazz quartet formed a close-knit unit after touring together for a decade."
Opposites of tight
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of tight varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: