ALL meanings of tightly
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T t - adverb tightly narrowly 1
- adjective tightly firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot. 1
- adjective tightly drawn or stretched so as to be tense; taut. 1
- adjective tightly affording little or no extra room; fitting closely, especially too closely: a tight collar. 1
- adjective tightly difficult to deal with or manage: to be in a tight situation. 1
- adjective tightly of such close or compacted texture, or fitted together so closely, as to be impervious to water, air, steam, etc.: a good, tight roof. 1
- adjective tightly concise; terse: a tight style of writing. 1
- adjective tightly firm; rigid: his tight control of the company. 1
- adjective tightly carefully arranged or organized and full; affording little leeway; compact: a tight schedule. 1
- adjective tightly nearly even; close: a tight race. 1
- adjective tightly Informal. close, as friends; familiar or intimate. united: The strikers are tight in their refusal to accept the proposed contract. 1
- adjective tightly parsimonious; stingy. 1
- adjective tightly Slang. amazing; cool: Your new place is tight! 1
- adjective tightly Older Slang. drunk; tipsy. 1
- adjective tightly characterized by scarcity or eager demand; costly; limited; restricted: a tight job market; tight money. 1
- adjective tightly Journalism. (of a newspaper) having more news available than is required for or utilizable in a particular issue. 1
- adjective tightly Baseball. inside (def 18). 1
- adjective tightly Scot. and North England. competent or skillful. 1
- abbreviation TIGHTLY tidy. 1
- adjective tightly neatly or well built or made. 1
- adverb tightly in a tight manner; closely; firmly; securely; tensely: Shut the door tight. The shirt fit tight across the shoulders. 1
- adverb tightly soundly or deeply: to sleep tight. 1
- idioms tightly sit tight, to take no action. 1