tight fitting
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
Adjective
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fitting snugly
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a tightly-fitting cover
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tight-fitting clothes
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