tight-fitting
/'tait'fitiɳ/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Fitting closely to the body or an object: Describing clothing, covers, or other items that are designed to fit with very little extra space, often in a way that reveals the shape of what is underneath.
Usage
- The word "tight-fitting" is used to describe items, especially garments, that are not loose. It often implies a snug, form-fitting quality. It is typically used before a noun (attributive position).
Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore a tight-fitting dress to the party.
- The tight-fitting lid kept the food fresh.
- For safety, mechanics often wear tight-fitting clothing.
Advanced Usage
- "tight-fitting" vs. "loose-fitting": These are common antonyms in descriptions of clothing.
- Choose tight-fitting workout gear for yoga, but loose-fitting clothes for lounging.
Variants and Related Words
- Tightly-fitting (adj): An alternative form with the same meaning.
- a tightly-fitting helmet
- Form-fitting (adj): A near-synonym emphasizing the contouring of shape.
- Snug (adj): Fitting closely and comfortably.
Synonyms
- Close-fitting
- Skin-tight (often for very tight clothing)
- Figure-hugging
Antonyms
- Loose-fitting
- Baggy
- Oversized
Notes
- "Tight-fitting" is a compound adjective. It is often hyphenated, especially when placed before the noun it modifies (e.g., "a tight-fitting suit"). When used after a linking verb (predicative position), it is sometimes written without a hyphen (e.g., "The suit is tight fitting"), though the hyphenated form is widely accepted in both positions.
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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