Tautly: meaning, definitions and examples

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tautly

 

[ หˆtษ”หtli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something done in a concise and controlled manner

Done in a taut or concise manner; tightly. In a manner that is tense or strained. In a way that is firm and controlled.

Synonyms

concisely, firmly, tightly

Examples of usage

  • He held the rope tautly as he climbed the steep cliff.
  • She spoke tautly, trying to control her anger.
  • The soldier stood tautly at attention.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe something that is tightly stretched

Pulled or drawn tight; not slack. Stretched or pulled to the point of being tense.

Synonyms

strained, stretched, tight

Examples of usage

  • The tautly strung wire hummed in the wind.
  • Her tautly pulled skin showed the stress she was under.

Translations

Translations of the word "tautly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น firmemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช straff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan kencang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใคใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ firmemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฝํŒฝํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฅุญูƒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดง็ดงๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ firmemente

Etymology

The word 'tautly' originates from the adjective 'taut,' which comes from Middle English 'tought,' meaning 'tight, drawn, stretched.' The adverb form 'tautly' evolved from this, emphasizing the idea of something being done in a concise and controlled manner. The usage of 'tautly' has been seen in literature and everyday language to describe actions or situations that are tightly managed or controlled.

See also: taut, tautness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,436, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.