tight fitting

Thân thiện

The dancer wears a tight fitting leotard for her rehearsal.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Fitting closely to the body or object: Describes clothing, covers, or other items that fit very closely, leaving little or no extra space. It often implies a snug, form-fitting quality.

Usage

• This adjective is typically used before a noun to describe the fit of an item.
• It is often hyphenated when used before a noun (tight-fitting).
• It describes a physical attribute, not a feeling.

Examples

• She wore a tight-fitting dress to the party.
• The mechanic removed the tight-fitting lid from the jar.
• For safety, ensure the gas cap is tight fitting.

Advanced Usage

• As a compound adjective: The hyphenated form "tight-fitting" is standard when it precedes the noun it modifies. When it follows a linking verb (e.g., , ), it is sometimes written without a hyphen.
  • The suit was tight fitting. (less common)
  • It was a tight-fitting suit. (more common)

Variants and Related Words

• Tightly fitting (Adjective phrase): A synonymous phrase with the same meaning.
  • a tightly fitting helmet
• Snug (Adjective): Similar in meaning, but can also imply a comfortable, cozy fit.
• Form-fitting (Adjective): Specifically describes clothing that closely follows the contours of the body.
• Close-fitting (Adjective): Very similar to "tight-fitting," though sometimes perceived as slightly less constrictive.

Synonyms

• Snug
• Close-fitting
• Form-fitting
• Skintight (specifically for clothing)

Antonyms

• Loose
• Baggy
• Oversized
• Loose-fitting

Học thuật

Adjective

1. fitting snugly
   • a tightly-fitting cover
   • tight-fitting clothes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tight-fitting
• tightfitting
• tightly fitting
• skinny