TIGHT
Scrabble letter values: T1I1G2H4T1 = 9
Definition
- adverb firmly or closely. — synonyms: fast
- adverb in an attentive manner. — synonyms: close, closely
- adjective closely constrained or constricted or constricting.
- adjective pulled or drawn tight. — synonyms: taut
- adjective set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration.
- adjective pressed tightly together. — synonyms: compressed
- adjective (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. — synonyms: mean, mingy, miserly
- adjective affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow.
- adjective of such close construction as to be impermeable.
- adjective of textiles. — synonyms: close
- adjective securely or solidly fixed in place.
- adjective (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched. — synonyms: close
- adjective very drunk. — synonyms: besotted, blind_drunk, blotto, crocked, cockeyed, fuddled, loaded, pie-eyed
- adjective exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent. — synonyms: nasty
- adjective demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. — synonyms: rigorous, stringent
- adjective packed closely together.
Examples
- “held fast to the rope”
- “her foot was stuck fast”
- “held tight”