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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    secure firm stable rigid stiff compact dense close narrow restricted limited stringent rigorous austere severe strict taut tense strained stretched tightfisted parsimonious frugal economical snug cozy confined crowded cramped constricted pinched tight-lipped secretive uncommunicative reserved restrained conservative careful meticulous precise exact accurate faithful loyal devoted dedicated steadfast unyielding inflexible unrelenting stubborn obstinate intractable recalcitrant refractory intransigent

    Meaning of Tight

    The primary meaning of the word "Tight" is having a close or secure fit, or being firmly fixed in place.

    Definitions

    • Having a close or secure fit, or being firmly fixed in place
    • Having little or no give or play, rigid or unyielding
    • Difficult to pass through or move in, narrow or restricted
    • Strictly controlled or limited, rigorous or severe
    • Having a strong or intense quality, such as a tight grip or a tight schedule
    • Being secretive or uncommunicative, tight-lipped

    Etymology of Tight

    The word "Tight" comes from Old English "thight" or "tiht", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thigiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "deik-", meaning to stretch or draw
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of "firmly fixed" or "secure"
    Over time, the word has developed additional meanings, including "narrow" or "restricted", and "strictly controlled" or "rigorous"

    Example Uses

    • The door was stuck tight and wouldn't budge
    • The athlete had a tight grip on the ball
    • The company has a tight budget and can't afford to spend more
    • The room was tight and cramped, with little space to move
    • The secret was kept tight, with only a few people knowing the truth

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    loose slack relaxed flexible yielding soft gentle lenient permissive liberal generous spacious roomy expansive unrestricted uncontrolled relaxed casual easygoing careless lax negligent indulgent extravagant profligate reckless impulsive impetuous hasty rash thoughtless inconsiderate tactless insensitive

    Related Nouns

    security stability firmness rigidity stiffness compactness density closeness narrowness restriction limitation stringency rigor austerity severity strictness tautness tenseness strain stretch snugness coziness confinement crowd cramp constriction pinch secrecy reserve restraint conservatism carefulness meticulousness precision exactness accuracy faithfulness loyalty devotion dedication steadfastness

    Related Verbs

    secure stabilize firm rigidify stiffen compact densify close narrow restrict limit string rigor austere severe strict tauten tense strain stretch snug cozy confine crowd cramp constrict pinch secrecy reserve restrain conserve careful meticulous precise exact accurate faithful loyal devote dedicate steadfast

    Related Adjectives

    secure firm stable rigid stiff compact dense close narrow restricted limited stringent rigorous austere severe strict taut tense strained stretched snug cozy confined crowded cramped constricted pinched secretive reserved restrained conservative careful meticulous precise exact accurate faithful loyal devoted dedicated steadfast unyielding inflexible unrelenting stubborn obstinate intractable recalcitrant refractory intransigent