English Synonym Finder

tightly

Definitions

In a manner that is firmly or closely fixed in place.

With little or no space between parts; compactly.

In a way that shows strict control or limited flexibility.

Examples

She held the small puppy tightly in her arms to keep it warm.

The lid was screwed on so tightly that I could not open the jar.

Synonyms

firmly securely closely tautly compactly snugly densely

Antonyms

loosely slackly laxly freely baggily slack loosely-knit