noun
tightness
Tightness (noun) means the quality or state of being tight; firmness or a lack of looseness. Example: “He felt a tightness in his chest before the race.”
noun
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The quality or state of being tight; firmness or a lack of looseness.
"He felt a tightness in his chest before the race."
"The tightness of the deadline left no room for error."
How to use tightness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow tight, firm, or restricted something feels or is.
Common pairings
tightness in the chest
tightness of a schedule
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Word forms
- Plural
- tightnesses
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Etymology
From "tight" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Synonyms
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looseness
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Rhymes for tightness
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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.
What is the meaning of tightness?
"tightness" (noun) means the quality or state of being tight; firmness or a lack of looseness.
