Tautly: meaning, definitions and examples

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tautly

[ ˈtɔːtli ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 firmemente

🇮🇳 कसकर

🇩🇪 straff

🇮🇩 dengan kencang

🇺🇦 щільно

🇵🇱 ciasno

🇯🇵 きつく

🇫🇷 fermement

🇪🇸 firmemente

🇹🇷 sıkıca

🇰🇷 팽팽하게

🇸🇦 بإحكام

🇨🇿 pevně

🇸🇰 pevne

🇨🇳 紧紧地

🇸🇮 tesno

🇮🇸 þétt

🇰🇿 берік

🇬🇪 მჭიდროდ

🇦🇿 möhkəm

🇲🇽 firmemente

Word origin

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.