Tightly: meaning, definitions and examples
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tightly
[ หtaษชtli ]
adverb used to describe how something is done
in a tight or constricted manner; firmly or securely.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He held onto the rope tightly.
- She was gripping the steering wheel tightly.
- The lid was screwed on tightly.
Translations
Translations of the word "tightly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น firmemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช fest
๐ฎ๐ฉ erat
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ciasno
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใใจ (shikkari to)
๐ซ๐ท fermement
๐ช๐ธ firmemente
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑca
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ๋จํ (dandanhi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฅุญูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pevnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pevne
๐จ๐ณ ็ดง็ดงๅฐ (jวn jวn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ tesno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรฉtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแ แแ (mchโidrond)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑx
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.