skintight
/'skintait/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely tight-fitting, clinging closely to the skin: Describes clothing that fits so snugly it appears to be a second skin, outlining the body's contours precisely.
Usage
- The adjective "skintight" is used to modify nouns for clothing items (e.g., dress, pants, top). It describes a specific, very close fit.
- It is typically used in fashion, performance, or casual contexts to emphasize the form-fitting nature of the garment.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore a skintight leather dress to the party.
- The dancer's skintight costume allowed for complete freedom of movement.
- He prefers skintight athletic wear for running.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily literal, it can be used figuratively to describe anything that fits with no extra space.
- The new phone case is skintight, adding almost no bulk.
Variants and Related Words
- Tight-fitting (adj): Fitting closely to the body, but not necessarily as extreme as "skintight."
- Form-fitting (adj): Designed to fit the contours of the body closely.
- Bodycon (adj, informal): A fashion style characterized by skintight clothing, short for "body conscious."
Synonyms
- Clingy: Tending to cling to the body.
- Sheath-like: Resembling a close-fitting cover or case.
- Second-skin: Metaphor for something that fits as closely as one's own skin.
Antonyms
- Loose-fitting: Not fitting closely to the body.
- Baggy: Hanging loosely in folds.
- Oversized: Much larger than the standard size.
Adjective
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so tight as to cling to the skin
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skintight jeans
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