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tightly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English tight Middle English -ly English -ly English tightly From tight + -ly.

  1. In a tight manner.

    tightly clenched fingers

    Clutching my cure / I tightly lock the door / I try to catch my breath again

  2. Curtly in a way that suggests anger or other intense emotion is being contained.