tightly fitting
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Closely conforming to the body or shape: Describing clothing or an object that fits very closely, leaving little or no extra space. It emphasizes a snug, constricted, or form-fitting quality.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe items, especially garments, that are designed to fit very closely to the contours of the body or an object. It often implies a fit that is not loose.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- As a compound adjective (hyphenated): Often written with a hyphen, especially when it precedes a noun.
- He prefers tight-fitting jeans.
- The tight-fitting lid is hard to remove.
Variants and Related Words
- Tight-fitting (adj): A common hyphenated variant with identical meaning.
- Snug (adj): Fitting closely and comfortably.
- Form-fitting (adj): Designed to fit the shape of the body closely.
- Close-fitting (adj): Another synonym for fitting tightly.
Synonyms
- Snug
- Close-fitting
- Form-fitting
- Constricting
Antonyms
- Loose
- Baggy
- Loose-fitting
- Oversized
Adjective
- fitting snugly
- a tightly-fitting cover
- tight-fitting clothes