tautly

• ظرف يعني «بشكل مشدود أو متوتر أو في أسلوب يخضع لسيطرة صارمة». يصف أفعالًا أو حالات يكون فيها شيء مشدودًا بإحكام أو يكون هناك إحساس بتوتر محكوم، جسديًا أو عاطفيًا.

An adverb meaning "in a tense, stretched, or tightly controlled manner." It describes actions or states where something is pulled tight, or where there is a sense of controlled tension, either physically or emotionally.

1. In a stretched or tense mannerB2formal

   In a way that is pulled tight, not slack; with tension.

   بشكل مشدود

   • The rope was stretched tautly across the gap.
   • She held the wire tautly to keep it from sagging.
   • The muscles in his arms were pulled tautly as he lifted the weight.

   المرادفاتrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   الأضدادlimplylooselyslackly

2. In a controlled or tense mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows nervousness, stress, or strict control.

   بشكل متوتر

   • He spoke tautly, his voice barely hiding his anger.
   • The security guard watched tautly for any sign of trouble.
   • She smiled tautly, trying to hide her anxiety.

   المرادفاتanxiouslynervouslyrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   الأضدادcalmlyloosely