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tight-fitting

tight-fitting

5 3.4
Stays close to the body or an object and is not loose
  • adjective
  • /taɪtˈfɪtɪŋ/
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  • A tight-fitting e-bra or shirt could provide information to guide cardiovascular training.

They were tight fitting breeches with a distinctive braided knot, a Vitus Cortez upon the thighs.

Examples

  • The athlete wore a tight-fitting jersey that highlighted her toned muscles during the competition.

  • Dr. Carter's large hands fluttered to his face in mock despair as Josh came down the stairs, looking terrific in his tight-fitting black costume with bones sewn all over, front and back, in all the right places.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Jane was wearing a conservative but tight-fitting black dress.

    Blog text (26)
  • My toes are curled up in some tight-fitting shoes.

    Blog text (1)
  • Because he continued to work with the swollen foot, a blister appeared due to his tight-fitting shoe.

    Blog text (16)
  • Traditional costumes include a large hat, waistcoat, and tight-fitting pants over riding boots for the mariachi.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Their "mop top" hairstyles and tight-fitting suits became fashion crazes.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The folkloric dancers wear brightly colored garb, women in dresses with full skirts and the men in tight-fitting costumes similar to the mariachi.

    Academic text (2008)
  • He prefers tight-fitting jeans because they are more stylish and comfortable than loose ones.

  • The costume was tight-fitting, making it difficult for her to move freely while dancing.

Synonyms

tighty
vstight-fitting
8 6.0

Clothing that fits close to the body and shows its shape

is the standard neutral form rather than the informal short form
skin-tight
vstight-fitting
6 3.5

Clothes that fit very closely to the body

is less extreme, meaning close and firm rather than extreme cling
form-fitting
vstight-fitting
4 3.9

Clothes that are close to the shape of the body and show its outline

is similar but focuses on overall close, firm fitting not contours
skintight
vstight-fitting
1 4.1

Clothing that fits very closely and clings to the body

is about a general close firm fit, not the extreme cling to body surface
close-fitting
vstight-fitting
1 3.7

Fits tightly to the body or an object without being uncomfortable

is neutral about comfort, noting a close and firm fit
tightly fitting
vstight-fitting
1 3.2

Close and firm against the shape of something or someone

is more neutral about snug emphasis, noting close firm fit
tightfitting
vstight-fitting
3.9

Close to the body or an object without much space

is written with a hyphen instead
glove-like
vstight-fitting
3.6

Fitting very closely to the shape of something without gaps

is the general close fitting term without exact conforming sense
huggy
vstight-fitting
  • Informal
5.9

Tight and fitting closely to the body

is the neutral descriptor for close, firm fit without clinging sense
fitted
vstight-fitting
2.0

Made to match the shape and size of something

focuses on actual close, firm fit rather than being custom made

Antonyms

Not tight on the body so clothes hang away from you

How Tight

skin-tight
6 3.5
tight-fitting
5 3.4
loose
155 1.0
roomy
24 2.1

Surface Forms

tight-fitting positive
tighter-fitting comparative
tightest-fitting superlative

Morphology

tight-fitting = tight + fitting (transparent) = tight + fit + ing

The combination of 'tight' and 'fitting' clearly conveys the meaning of the word.

Etymology

The word tight-fitting comes from the two simple words tight ('close' or 'secure') and fitting ('that fits'), so it means something that 'fits closely' and is not loose. Think of a glove or dress that fits close to the body, and that image will help you remember the meaning.