tight-fitting
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3.4
- adjective
- /taɪtˈfɪtɪŋ/
:
ajustado
- 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.
- They were tight fitting breeches with a distinctive braided knot, a Vitus Cortez upon the thighs.
Examples
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The athlete wore a tight-fitting jersey that highlighted her toned muscles during the competition.
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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.
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The costume was tight-fitting, making it difficult for her to move freely while dancing.
Synonyms
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6.0
Clothing that fits close to the body and shows its shape
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3.5
Clothes that fit very closely to the body
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3.9
Clothes that are close to the shape of the body and show its outline
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4.1
Clothing that fits very closely and clings to the body
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3.7
Fits tightly to the body or an object without being uncomfortable
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3.2
Close and firm against the shape of something or someone
Close to the body or an object without much space
Fitting very closely to the shape of something without gaps
Tight and fitting closely to the body
Made to match the shape and size of something
Antonyms
How Tight
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.