Tightly: meaning, definitions and examples

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tightly

 

[ หˆtaษชtli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb used to describe how something is done

in a tight or constricted manner; firmly or securely.

Synonyms

closely, firmly, securely

Examples of usage

  • He held onto the rope tightly.
  • She was gripping the steering wheel tightly.
  • The lid was screwed on tightly.
Context #2 | Adjective

adjective used to describe how something is fitted or held together

closely or compactly.

Synonyms

closely, firmly, securely

Examples of usage

  • The lid was tightly sealed.
  • The dress fit tightly around her waist.

Translations

Translations of the word "tightly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น firmemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ erat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฃใ‹ใ‚Šใจ (shikkari to)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ firmemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ๋‹จํžˆ (dandanhi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฅุญูƒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดง็ดงๅœฐ (jวn jวn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹า“ั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ“ (mchโ€™idrond)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ firmemente

Etymology

The word 'tightly' is derived from the adjective 'tight', which has Old English origins. In Old English, 'tight' meant dense, close, compact, or drawn together. Over time, the adverb form 'tightly' evolved to describe actions done in a close, secure, or firm manner. The usage of 'tightly' has remained consistent in English language, emphasizing the idea of something being firmly secured or closely fitted.

See also: tight, tighten, tightener, tightening, tightfisted, tightness, tights, uptight.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,813 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.