adverb
English to Italian Dictionary

tightly Meaning in Italian (tightly significato in italiano)

saldamente
saldamente in English:tightly
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Il significato di tightly in italiano è saldamente. (In modo fermo, sicuro o ristretto, consentendo poco movimento o spazio.)

Definitions of Tightly

  1. 1
    adverb
    saldamente

    In a firm, secure, or restricted manner, allowing little movement or space.

    In modo fermo, sicuro o ristretto, consentendo poco movimento o spazio.

  2. 2
    adverb
    saldamente

    With little or no space between components or elements, indicating closeness.

    Con poco o nessuno spazio tra componenti o elementi, indicando vicinanza.

Example Sentences

casual

“She held her child's hand tightly as they crossed the busy street.”

Tenne stretta la mano del bambino mentre attraversavano la strada trafficata.

casual

“The lid was screwed on so tightly that it was hard to open.”

Il coperchio era avvitato così saldamente che era difficile da aprire.

casual

“The books were packed tightly on the shelf to save space.”

I libri erano stipati saldamente sullo scaffale per risparmiare spazio.

Synonyms (Sinonimi)

In English:

firmlysecurelysnugly

Antonyms (Contrari)

In English:

looselyslackly

Inflected Word Forms

nountightness
adjectivetight

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tightly packedcollocation

Arranged very closely together with little or no space between items.

hold tightlycollocation

To grasp something firmly and securely, preventing it from slipping.