(Definition of tightly from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The meaning of TIGHT is having elements close together. How to use tight in a sentence.

adv. in a tight manner; closely; securely: Shut the door tight. soundly or deeply: to sleep tight. Idioms Idioms run a tight ship, to be smooth and efficient, as at a company: The new boss ran …

Tight denotes the state resulting from the process, whereas tightly denotes the manner of its application. As such, tight is more appropriate when the focus is on a state that endures for …

Definition of tightly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 8, 2025 · tightly (comparative tightlier or more tightly, superlative tightliest or most tightly) (of speech) Curtly in a way that suggests anger or other intense emotion is being contained.

Tightly refers to a state or condition where something is firmly or closely fixed in place, not easily moved or loosened. It can also refer to something done in a close or compact way without …

Factsheet What does the adverb tightly mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb tightly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

tightly meaning, definition, what is tightly: very firmly or closely: Learn more.

in a tight or constricted manner adverb securely fixed or fastened “the window was tightly sealed” Pronunciation US /ˈtaɪtli/