Synonyms for tight

Other words for “tight”, grouped by meaning.

We found 55 synonyms for “tight”. The most common are choky, clenched, close, skintight, tight-fitting.

adjective closely constrained or constricted or constricting

Oppositesloose

adjective pulled or drawn tight

Synonymstaut
Similartense

adjective set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

adjective pressed tightly together

Synonymscompressed
Similarclosed

adjective (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Similarstingy

adjective affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

Similarscarce

adjective of such close construction as to be impermeable

Oppositesleaky

adjective of textiles

Synonymsclose
Similarfine

adjective securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

Similarsecure

adjective (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

Synonymsclose
Similarequal

adjective exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

Synonymsnasty
Similardifficult

adjective demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

Similardemanding

adjective packed closely together

Similarcompact

adverb firmly or closely

Synonymsfast

adverb in an attentive manner

Synonymscloseclosely

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University