tightly — In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪtli/
Korean meaning: 꽉, 단단히, 빈틈없이
Korean pronunciation: 타잇-리 (강세: 타잇)
Example Sentences
- She hugged her teddy bear tightly during the scary movie.
- The lid was screwed on so tightly that even Superman couldn't open it.
- My grandmother's cookies are tightly guarded - she won't share the recipe!
tightly
ADVERB//ˈtaɪtli//
In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.

In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.
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Origin
From the adverb form of 'tight,' which comes from Old Norse 'thēttr' meaning 'watertight, close in texture.' The '-ly' suffix was added to create the adverbial form.
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“She hugged her teddy bear tightly during the scary movie.”
“The lid was screwed on so tightly that even Superman couldn't open it.”
“My grandmother's cookies are tightly guarded - she won't share the recipe!”
“The security measures at the airport are tightly enforced.”
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