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What is another word for tightest?

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Adjective
Superlative for physically unyielding, taut or stiff
“Fortunately, I was able to walk on the tight rope for more than three decades, alighting safely each time without any injury to my person or reputation.”
Adjective
Superlative for constructed so as to prevent the passage of water, air, etc.
“Press and seal the edges of the pastry together to form a tight casing.”
Adjective
Superlative for causing difficulty, problems or trouble
“Taking a deep breath is always a good idea when you find yourself in a tight spot, unless the tight spot happens to be underwater.”
Adjective
Superlative for having strict rules or conditions
“The mother has since pursued a systematic policy aimed at keeping her children under tight control.”
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Superlative for made, fixed or closed firmly and securely
“His hands had a tight grip on the steering wheel, and his posture was anything but relaxed.”
Adjective
(of a knot) Superlative for closely packed
“Have you ever considered that the knot may be tight because nobody has ever tried to loosen it?”
Adjective
Superlative for cramped and allowing very little room for movement
“The van's sliding side doors are ideal when parking in tight spaces.”
Adjective
(of clothes or shoes) Superlative for close-fitting, especially uncomfortably so
“Avoid wearing super tight clothes as they can be uncomfortable, not to mention unflattering.”
Adjective
(of a game or contest) Superlative for with evenly matched competitors (as per the score or result)
“When the game is tight, his innate competitive spirit begins to emerge.”
Adjective
Superlative for on close or friendly terms
“They met at a party and have been tight ever since.”
Adjective
(of a written work or form) Superlative for concise, condensed, or well structured
“I was completely convinced after listening to his passionate delivery and tight arguments.”
Adjective
Superlative for miserly in nature
“Despite being rich, he was incredibly tight or, perhaps, he was rich because he was incredibly tight.”
Adjective
Superlative for allowing only the minimum time or money for doing something
“Money is tight, and the government needs to know where to target its funding.”
Adjective
(slang) Superlative for extraordinarily great or special
“That's one tight ride you got there.”
Adjective
(informal) Superlative for under the influence of alcohol
“He was quite clearly tight after a big night out.”
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