taut
word
Definition
Pulled or stretched tight; can also mean showing tension, especially emotionally or atmospherically.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe ropes, muscles, skin, or atmosphere. In emotional or situation contexts ("taut atmosphere"), it means tense or full of suspense. More formal or descriptive than everyday alternatives like 'tight'.
Spanish: tenso - tirantePortuguese (BR): esticado - tensoPortuguese (PT): esticado - tensoChinese (Simplified): 绷紧的 - 紧绷的Chinese (Traditional): 繃緊的 - 緊繃的Hindi: कसा हुआ - तन गयाArabic: مشْدود - مشدود بإحكام
Example Sentences
The rope was pulled taut.
basic
Her muscles were taut from exercise.
basic
The taut cloth covered the table.
basic
There was a taut silence before anyone answered.
natural
His face remained taut with worry all day.
natural
Keep the strings taut so the tent doesn't collapse.
natural