Comparative for physically unyielding, taut or stiff
“Fortunately, I was able to walk on the tight rope for more than three decades, alighting safely each time without any injury to my person or reputation.”
Comparative for constructed so as to prevent the passage of water, air, etc.
“Press and seal the edges of the pastry together to form a tight casing.”
Comparative for causing difficulty, problems or trouble
“Taking a deep breath is always a good idea when you find yourself in a tight spot, unless the tight spot happens to be underwater.”
Comparative for having strict rules or conditions
“The mother has since pursued a systematic policy aimed at keeping her children under tight control.”
Comparative for made, fixed or closed firmly and securely
“His hands had a tight grip on the steering wheel, and his posture was anything but relaxed.”
(of a knot) Comparative for closely packed
“Have you ever considered that the knot may be tight because nobody has ever tried to loosen it?”
Comparative for cramped and allowing very little room for movement
“The van's sliding side doors are ideal when parking in tight spaces.”
(of clothes or shoes) Comparative for close-fitting, especially uncomfortably so
“Avoid wearing super tight clothes as they can be uncomfortable, not to mention unflattering.”
(of a game or contest) Comparative for with evenly matched competitors (as per the score or result)
“When the game is tight, his innate competitive spirit begins to emerge.”
Comparative for on close or friendly terms
“They met at a party and have been tight ever since.”
(of a written work or form) Comparative for concise, condensed, or well structured
“I was completely convinced after listening to his passionate delivery and tight arguments.”
Comparative for miserly in nature
“Despite being rich, he was incredibly tight or, perhaps, he was rich because he was incredibly tight.”
Comparative for allowing only the minimum time or money for doing something
“Money is tight, and the government needs to know where to target its funding.”
(slang) Comparative for extraordinarily great or special
“That's one tight ride you got there.”
(informal) Comparative for under the influence of alcohol
“He was quite clearly tight after a big night out.”
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