Tight

Having little or no space between things, fitting closely, or not easily moving; or firmly fixed or held in place; or (of a person or animal) physically tense or anxious; or (of money or credit) difficult to obtain or scarce; or (of a schedule or situation) demanding and leaving little time or flexibility; or closely controlling something. It can also refer to a close relationship or a secure hold.

Tight meaning with examples

The lid of the jar was screwed on so tight, I couldn't open it. He strained as he tried to loosen the stubborn top, the air hissing out. The seal was incredibly tight and sealed securely with a vacuum.
Her new dress was too tight; it restricted her movements. The seam at the waist was pulling. Feeling self conscious, she worried if it would rip at the dance, so she felt constrained.
The security guard kept a tight watch over the building. He constantly surveilled everything. His vigilance maintained the space with his stringent and watchful supervision.
With the economic downturn, the company's budget was very tight. The resources available had been trimmed and became limited. Spending was scrutinised by the executives.
We have a very tight schedule for this trip and need to adhere to it. There is only a small amount of flexibility. Delays need to be avoided in these conditions.

Tight Synonyms

close close-fitting compact demanding firm restricted scarce secure snug tense

Tight Antonyms

abundant flexible lenient loose open relaxed slack

Tight Crossword Answers

3 Letters

END WET

4 Letters

TAUT SNUG MEAN FAST

5 Letters

PALSY CHEAP OILED DRUNK TENSE TIPSY STIFF MINGY CLOSE NASTY

6 Letters

STINGY SECURE BLOTTO LOADED PISSED SOAKED SOUSED

7 Letters

MISERLY COMPACT CRAMPED CROCKED FUDDLED PIEEYED SLOPPED SLOSHED SMASHED SOZZLED SQUIFFY CLOSELY

8 Letters

SQUEEZED INTIMATE BESOTTED COCKEYED RIGOROUS

9 Letters

CLOSEKNIT COMPACTED PIXILATED PLASTERED STRINGENT

10 Letters

BLINDDRUNK COMPRESSED

11 Letters

INTOXICATED CONSTRICTED

12 Letters

CONSTRAINING