stretto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- immediate adj Happening or done right away, without delay.
- intimate adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
- narrow adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
- strait noun A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
- strict adj Demanding that rules be followed exactly, with little tolerance for exceptions.
- tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
Senses
stretto is used for these senses in English:
- immediate Very close; direct or adjacent.
- intimate Closely acquainted; familiar.
- narrow Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
- strait (geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
- strict Strained; drawn close; tight.
- strict Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.
- tight Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
- tight Fitting close, or too close, to the body.
immediate — full definition
- adj Happening or done right away, without delay.
- adj Closest in relationship or position; directly connected.
intimate — full definition
- adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
- adjective Private or personal, often relating to sex or the body.
- noun A very close friend.
- verb To suggest or hint at something without stating it directly.
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