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taut in Italian

taut in Italian is teso, tirato, tonico — taut means pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

taut in Italian

teso
adj
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
tirato
adj
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
tonico
adj
(of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
conciso
adj
(of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
agitato
adj
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
ansioso
adj
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
nervoso
adj
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
teso
adj
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
tirato
adj
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.

What does "taut" mean?

  1. adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
    "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off."
  2. adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
    "Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong."
  3. adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
    "The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out."
  4. adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.
    "The thriller was praised for its taut, economical prose."
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taut in a sentence

  • He pulled the rope taut before tying it off.
  • The sail was taut against the wind.
  • Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong.
  • The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out.

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What is "taut" in Italian?

"taut" in Italian is teso, tirato, tonico. taut means: Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

How do you use "taut" in a sentence?

Example: "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off." In Italian, "taut" is teso, tirato, tonico.

Are there other ways to say "taut" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "taut": teso, tirato, tonico, conciso, agitato, ansioso.

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