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tightest

 

[ ˈtaɪtɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical constraint

Tightest refers to something that is held firmly in place or compressed to the greatest degree. It indicates the maximum level of closeness or restriction, whether in terms of physical space, emotional intensity, or fitting objects closely together.

Synonyms

closest, firmest, most constricted

Examples of usage

  • She wore the tightest dress at the party.
  • He secured the tightest grip on the rope.
  • The tightest schedule left no room for delays.
Context #2 | Adjective

competition or ranking

In competitive contexts, tightest can describe a situation where the difference between two opponents is minimal or closely matched. It signifies a scenario where results are very close or when tensions are high between competitors.

Synonyms

closest, fiercest, most intense

Examples of usage

  • The tightest race in recent history has everyone on edge.
  • They faced the tightest competition at the tournament.
  • This was the tightest game I've ever played.

Translations

Translations of the word "tightest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais apertado

🇮🇳 सबसे तंग

🇩🇪 am engsten

🇮🇩 paling ketat

🇺🇦 найтісніший

🇵🇱 najciaśniejszy

🇯🇵 最もきつい

🇫🇷 le plus serré

🇪🇸 el más apretado

🇹🇷 en sıkı

🇰🇷 가장 꽉 찬

🇸🇦 الأكثر إحكامًا

🇨🇿 nejtightější

🇸🇰 najtesnejší

🇨🇳 最紧的

🇸🇮 najtesnejši

🇮🇸 þéttasta

🇰🇿 ең тығыз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ვიწრო

🇦🇿 ən sıx

🇲🇽 el más apretado

Etymology

The word 'tight' originates from Old English 'tihht', which means firm or secure. This term traces further back to Proto-Germanic *taikhtwaz, suggesting a sense of being closely drawn or pulled together. Historically, 'tight' associated with the sense of being restricted or held securely, which has evolved in various contexts. The superlative form 'tightest' indicates the most extreme degree of this condition. As language evolved, 'tight' also found applications in broader contexts, such as emotional states, competition, and social situations, retaining its core notion of closeness or restraint.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,787 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.