tightness
15 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tightness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality or state of being tight; firmness or a lack of looseness.
Synonyms
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closeness
meanness
tautness
denseness
minginess
parsimony
stringency
compactness
niggardness
constriction
niggardliness
tightfistedness
parsimoniousness
How to use tightness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tightness in the chest
tightness of a schedule
Etymology
From "tight" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Full origin of tightness →Frequently asked questions
What does “tightness” mean?
The word “tightness” means the quality or state of being tight; firmness or a lack of looseness. In plain terms, how tight, firm, or restricted something feels or is.
How do you use “tightness” in a sentence?
Here is “tightness” used in a sentence: “He felt a tightness in his chest before the race.”
What part of speech is “tightness”?
“Tightness” is a noun.