taut
[adjective]
Synonyms: tight, flexed, rigid, strained, stressed, stretched, tense

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Antonyms: slack
Contrasted words: flabby, relaxed
Related Words: firm, trim, stretched

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

taut /tɔːt $ tɒːt/ adjective
[Date: 1200-1300; Origin: Perhaps from tough]

1. stretched tight Antonym : slack:
The rope was stretched taut.

2. showing signs of worry, anger etc and not relaxed Synonym : tense:
a taut smile
Catherine looked upset, her face taut.

3. having firm muscles:
her taut brown body

4. a taut book, film, or play is exciting and does not have any unnecessary parts:
a taut thriller

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

taut
adj.
VERBS be, feel, look | become, go Her body went as taut as a bowstring.
remain, stay Exercise helps your muscles to stay taut.
pull sth, stretch sth His skin was stretched taut over his cheekbones.
hold sth, keep sth Try to keep the lead taut, as it will help your puppy to learn.
PREP. with (figurative) a voice taut with anger

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