Tightly is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for TIGHTLY in dictionary:

VERB:
• In a tight manner; closely; nearly.
ADVERB:
• TIGHT, firmly or closely fixed in place
• closely and firmly
• with very firm or strict control
• in a disciplined or well coordinated manner
• in a tight or constricted manner
• securely fixed or fastened
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• having elements close together; so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light) — compare lightproof, watertight; fitting very close to the body; too snug d; closely packe; very full; barely allowing time for completion; allowing little or no room for free motion or movement; having a small radius

Words related to TIGHTLY

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How to use TIGHTLY in a sentence

• Now he rises, draws the rattan-canes through his hands, and then leans against a palm-tree with eyes tightly closed and hands quivering as if in pain.
• Her mouth was firm and her hand was tightly closed.
• They tied his hands as tightly as possible with hard new cords, fastening the right-hand wrist under the left elbow, and the left-hand wrist under the right elbow.
• A woman with the beauty of some northern race sat in an oak chair with carved arms, which she clasped tightly.
• He was standing just outside the doors, facing outward, his greatcoat pulled tightly around himself.
• His knees shook, but he gathered all his moral forces, and gripping his sword more tightly in his trembling fingers prepared to leap across the chamber upon the horrid apparition.
• The soil should be packed so tightly that the individual leaves will be torn off when an attempt is made to pull the plant up by them.
• While the years are with you freeze on to them as tightly as ever you can.
• With a little strangled cry she sank into a chair, clasping her hands tightly together.
• The ceiling was of heavy canvas tightly stretched, while the walls were hung with the skins of fur-bearing animals, and the floor was covered with rugs of the same material.
• The leggings are made of buff cambric, fitting tightly to the legs, and ornamented at the side with red fringe.
• At sight of Derrick and his employment she also coloured, a rich, passionate red, and she drew a long breath, her white, even teeth clenched tightly.
• The hole in the core is fitted with a brass tube, driven in tightly to serve as a bearing.
• Beat as he would, the animal only backed in a circle, ours followed, and in a few moments we were packed together so tightly that it was impossible even to dismount.
• He put his mouth to hers and hugged her just as tightly as he could.
• These they bound tightly together, and when it was done they fastened the raft with a long rattan cord to a big pole in the earth.
• He was climbing on to the bar when the big mayor and Grevemeyer laid their hands on the little man and held him tightly.
• Therefore, even as he turned, he raised the rifle high above his head, and, holding it tightly by the barrel, rushed upon his enemy.
• When he mentioned our happiness that was to be, I could see his hands close tightly, I could read menace in the set of his jaw.
• She clasped her hands very tightly over her face, struggling to master those inner forces that fought within her.
• She turned her head upon the pillow, clasping her hands tightly over her eyes.
• The heat had become excessive, but she held her shawl with both hands drawn tightly over her shoulders.
• Its back and little feet were held tightly against a strip of board so that it was quite stiff from its feet to its shoulders.
• She sat with her hands on the table clasped tightly together, gazing eagerly, anxiously, like a fascinated creature, at the wild struggle that was going on before her.

Similar words containing TIGHT without suffix ly

tight9 tights10 betight13 tighten11 tighter11 uptight13 airtight12 gastight13 oiltight12 tightass12 tightens12 tightest12 tightish15 tightwad16 overtight16 raintight13 retighten13 skintight17 tightened14 tightener13 tightknit17 tightness13 tightrope15 tightwads17 tightwire16 uptighter15 windtight17 lighttight18 retightens14 skintights18 smoketight20 steamtight16 sticktight20 supertight16 tightassed15 tightasses14 tighteners14 tightening15 tightishly20 tightropes16 tightwires17 uptightest16 watertight17 overtighten18 retightened16 sticktights21 tightenings16 tightfisted19 tightnesses15 uptightness17 skintighter19 airtightness16 gastightness17 overtightens19 retightening17 skintightest20 overtightened21 uptightnesses19 airtightnesses18 gastightnesses19 overtightening22 steamtightness20 watertightness21 tightfistedness23 watertightnesse22 watertightnesses23 tightfistednesses25

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