Taut: meaning, definitions and examples

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taut

 

[ tɔːt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

rigid

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Taut is often used to describe something that is tightly stretched, such as a rope or a drum skin.

Synonyms

rigid, stretched, tight

Examples of usage

  • The taut rope held the weight of the climber.
  • Her taut muscles showed the intensity of her workout.
  • The taut skin of the drum produced a clear sound.
Context #2 | Adjective

tense

Emotionally or mentally strained or tense; not relaxed. Taut in this context refers to a person's state of mind or emotions.

Synonyms

strained, stressed, tense

Examples of usage

  • Her taut expression hinted at the stress she was under.
  • The taut atmosphere in the room made it hard to relax.
  • His taut nerves were evident in his jittery movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "taut" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tenso

🇮🇳 तनावपूर्ण

🇩🇪 straff

🇮🇩 tegang

🇺🇦 напружений

🇵🇱 napięty

🇯🇵 張り詰めた

🇫🇷 tendu

🇪🇸 tenso

🇹🇷 gergin

🇰🇷 팽팽한

🇸🇦 مشحون

🇨🇿 napnutý

🇸🇰 napnutý

🇨🇳 紧张

🇸🇮 napet

🇮🇸 stífur

🇰🇿 ширатылған

🇬🇪 დაძაბული

🇦🇿 gərgin

🇲🇽 tenso

Word origin

The word 'taut' originated from the Old English word 'tēat' meaning 'prompt, ready, quick'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the sense of being stretched tight or tense. The word has been used in English literature since the 15th century, often in the context of describing tension or rigidity.

See also: tautly, tautness.