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TIGHTNESS

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Tightness.

Tightness - as a noun

A state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stringency16

A tight feeling in some part of the body

Example: "He felt a constriction in her chest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constriction16

The spatial property of being crowded together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compactness19concentration17denseness10density11

Lack of movement or room for movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tautness8
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
looseness9

Example Sentences

"I can feel a tightness in my chest when I'm stressed."
"After running for a while, I experience tightness in my leg muscles."
"The tightness of the screw prevented it from coming loose."
"He complained about the tightness of the new shoes."
"The tightness in her voice indicated her nervousness."
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Word Game Points

Is TIGHTNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tightness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TIGHTNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TIGHTNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tightness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIGHTNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TIGHTNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tightness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIGHTNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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