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tightness

 

[ ˈtaɪtnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state of being tightly closed or fastened. The quality of being firmly held in place. The degree of tension or pressure in a confined space.

Synonyms

closeness, firmness, tension

Examples of usage

  • The tightness of the lid prevented any leaks.
  • She adjusted the tightness of her grip on the steering wheel.
  • The tightness in the room made it difficult to breathe.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

The state of being fitted closely to the body. The condition of being uncomfortably restrictive or constricting.

Synonyms

constriction, fit, snugness

Examples of usage

  • The tightness of the dress accentuated her curves.
  • He complained about the tightness of his shoes.
Context #3 | Noun

muscles

The feeling of tension or soreness in muscles. The condition of muscles being tense or contracted.

Synonyms

soreness, stiffness, tension

Examples of usage

  • After the workout, she felt the tightness in her muscles.
  • He massaged his legs to relieve the tightness.

Translations

Translations of the word "tightness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aperto

🇮🇳 कसाव

🇩🇪 Enge

🇮🇩 kekencangan

🇺🇦 тугiсть

🇵🇱 ciasnota

🇯🇵 締め付け

🇫🇷 étroitesse

🇪🇸 estrechez

🇹🇷 sıkılık

🇰🇷 단단함

🇸🇦 ضيق

🇨🇿 těsnost

🇸🇰 tesnosť

🇨🇳 紧度

🇸🇮 tesnost

🇮🇸 þrengsli

🇰🇿 тарлық

🇬🇪 სიმჭიდროვე

🇦🇿 sıxlıq

🇲🇽 estrechez

Etymology

The word 'tightness' originated from the Middle English word 'tichtnesse' which means the state of being tight. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the quality of being firmly held or fitted closely. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts including physical closeness, tension, and restriction. The concept of tightness is universal and can be found in multiple languages and cultures.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,944, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.