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TIGHTLY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word tightly. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word tightly. (close relations)
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bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

closely
adverbadv
adverb

• in a close relation or position in time or space

• in an attentive manner

• in a close manner

compactly
adverbadv
adverb

• in a compact manner or state

• with concise and precise brevity; to the point

• taking up no more space than necessary

densely
adverbadv
adverb

• stupidly or insensitively

• in a concentrated manner

firmly
adverbadv
adverb

• with resolute determination

• in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

• with firmness

fixedly
adverbadv
adverb

• in a fixed manner

securely
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

• in a confident and unselfconscious manner

• in a manner free from fear or risk

• in an invulnerable manner

snugly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• fitting closely

• safely protected

• warmly and comfortably sheltered

wrapped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• enclosed securely in a covering of paper or the like

adjective satellite

• covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

• giving or marked by complete attention to

constrictively
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
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Best Hypernyms For TIGHTLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tightly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
closely compactly firmly fixedly securely snugly

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