tight

stretto, aderente

Che aderisce molto al corpo o a un oggetto, a volte tanto da risultare scomodo.

In inglese semplice: Fitting very closely around your body or another object, sometimes too closely to feel comfortable.

• These shoes are too tight.
• She wore a tight blue dress.
• Is the bandage tight enough to stay in place?

Sinonimi: close-fitting, snug

Contrari: loose

Espressioni comuni: tight jeans, tight shoes, tight fit, tight bandage

stretto, compatto

Tenuto saldamente insieme o disposto molto vicino, con poco spazio per muoversi.

In inglese semplice: Held firmly together or packed closely, with little space for movement.

• The knot is very tight.
• She kept a tight grip on the handle.
• The lid was so tight that I couldn't remove it.

Sinonimi: firm, secure, compact

Contrari: loose

Espressioni comuni: tight knot, tight seal, tight grip, tight weave

teso

Tirato o steso con forza, senza rimanere molle o pendere.

In inglese semplice: Pulled or stretched firmly so that it does not hang loosely.

• Keep the rope tight.
• He pulled the wire tight between the posts.
• The strings were too tight and one broke.

Sinonimi: taut, tense

Contrari: slack, loose

Espressioni comuni: tight rope, tight string, pull something tight, keep something tight

rigoroso, severo

Molto severo, con poco spazio per la libertà o i cambiamenti.

In inglese semplice: Very firm or strict, allowing little freedom or change.

• Security was tight at the airport.
• The manager keeps tight control over costs.
• They introduced tight restrictions on water use.

Come si usa: tight control over something (The company maintains tight control over spending.)

Sinonimi: strict, firm, rigorous

Contrari: lax

Espressioni comuni: tight control, tight security, tight restrictions, tight discipline

strettamente, saldamente

In modo da tenere qualcosa chiuso, ben fissato o difficile da muovere.

In inglese semplice: In a firm way that keeps something closed, secure, or unable to move easily.

• Hold tight to my hand.
• He tied the bag tight.
• She kept her eyes shut tight during the ride.

Sinonimi: tightly, firmly, securely

Contrari: loosely

Espressioni comuni: hold tight, shut tight, tie something tight, close something tight

bene, profondamente

Indica un sonno profondo e tranquillo quando si augura a qualcuno la buonanotte.

In inglese semplice: Deeply and well, used when wishing someone a good night's sleep.

• Sleep tight, darling.
• I hope you sleep tight tonight.
• She kissed the children and told them to sleep tight.

Sinonimi: soundly, well

Espressioni comuni: sleep tight, sleep tight tonight